Dell has experienced a security breach resulting in unauthorized access to a customer portal and the theft of data for approximately 49 million users.

The compromised information includes customer names, addresses, and details on Dell hardware and orders, but excludes financial or payment information.

The attacker, known by the alias 'Menelik,' has put the stolen records up for sale on the dark web.

Dell is conducting an investigation with a third-party forensics firm and has informed law enforcement of the breach.

Despite the security incident, Dell's stock price has increased in premarket trading on May 10, 2024.

The breach raises serious concerns for customer safety due to the potential for physical threats and social engineering attacks using the leaked data.

Dell advises customers to watch for any unusual activity on their accounts and to report issues to [email protected].