What happened?
Hertz, a well-known car rental company, experienced a data breach exposing over 60,000 insurance claim reports. The breach was caused by an access control vulnerability, allowing unauthorized users to view other customers' sensitive data by manipulating URLs.
How many people were impacted?
Approximately 60,000 customers had their insurance claim information exposed.
What data was exposed?
The leaked data included names, addresses, phone numbers, ages, and other personal information. Some reports contained additional sensitive details, but most were limited to basic personal data.
What should I do?
If you have rented from Hertz recently:
- Be vigilant for any suspicious communications or phishing attempts.
- Monitor your financial accounts for unusual activity.
- Consider changing passwords related to any Hertz accounts and enabling two-factor authentication where possible.
Why should I care?
This breach impacts a moderate number of people and involves personal data, but it doesn't include highly sensitive information like financial or health details. However, the data could be used in phishing scams or identity theft, so it’s essential to stay alert
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Source: Hertz Car Rental Platform Leaks
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