Severe security breach at Volkswagen exposes politicians, business leaders, and police.
Major Volkswagen Data Breach Exposes 800,000 Vehicles and Owners
A shocking security breach has exposed private data from 800,000 Volkswagen vehicles and their owners, including sensitive information about politicians, business leaders, and police officers.
According to an investigation, critical vehicle and personal data were accessible on the Apple Cloud for over a month, leaving the movement patterns, names, contact details, and even precise location data of drivers and passengers vulnerable. Fleet managers, owners, and individuals now face potential risks to their privacy and safety.
🔍 The Takeaway
This incident underscores the urgent need for robust endpoint cybersecurity solution (AutoGhost) rather than relying solely on car manufacturers. With vehicles becoming increasingly connected, securing sensitive data requires proactive measures that protect against such breaches.
Source: Spiegel