Exposed VINs
What was exposed
Dates of birthEmail addressesFamily structureGendersNamesPhone numbersPhysical addressesVehicle details
What to do if you were affected
- Expect more phishing and spam at this address. Treat messages that reference this company with extra caution.
- Watch for text-message phishing and SIM-swap attempts on your phone number.
- Be wary of targeted scams that use your personal details to sound convincing.
Details
In June 2017, an unsecured database with more than 10 million VINs (vehicle identification numbers) was discovered by researchers . Believed to be sourced from US car dealerships, the data included a raft of personal information and vehicle data along with 397k unique email addresses.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Exposed VINs data breach?
In June 2017, an unsecured database with more than 10 million VINs (vehicle identification numbers) was discovered by researchers . Believed to be sourced from US car dealerships, the data included a raft of personal information and vehicle data along with...
When did the data breach happen?
This data breach occurred around June 2017.
How many accounts were affected?
Around 396,650 accounts were affected.
What information was exposed?
Exposed data included Dates of birth, Email addresses, Family structure, Genders, Names, Phone numbers, Physical addresses and Vehicle details.
What should I do if I was affected?
Expect more phishing and spam at this address. Treat messages that reference this company with extra caution. Watch for text-message phishing and SIM-swap attempts on your phone number. Be wary of targeted scams that use your personal details to sound convincing.
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