Renault UK Data Breach: Personal & Vehicle Data Exposed
Renault UK has announced a data breach affecting its customers, due to a cyberattack on one of its third-party service providers. The incident has compromised both personal and vehicle-related news.
The breach exposed sensitive information such as names, addresses, dates of birth, gender, and phone numbers. Vehicle details like Vehicle Identification Numbers (VIN), registration numbers, settings, sensor data, mileage, and history were also involved.
Renault UK has confirmed that no financial data was compromised, and its internal systems remain secure. The company has assured customers that it will not request their passwords following the incident. The third-party provider has swiftly contained the breach and removed the vulnerability.
Renault UK is notifying all affected customers directly and advising them to be cautious of unsolicited communications. Customers can seek more information or assistance through Renault's official data privacy webpage or by contacting its Data Protection Officer.
