Audi
HighAudi USA experienced an August 2019 breach exposing 2.7 million users' email and sensitive personal information.
- Records exposed
- 2,743,539 records
- Breach date
- Breach Aug 14, 2019
- Last update
- Updated Jul 23, 2021
What data was exposed?
Fields reported as compromised in this breach record.
Why does this breach matter?
In-depth analysis of the breach and its implications.
In August 2019, Audi USA encountered a security incident involving exposed data on the internet due to a vendor’s lapse in securing it. The breach affected approximately 2.7 million individuals, revealing sensitive details including email addresses, names, phone numbers, physical addresses, and vehicle-specific data such as VINs. Furthermore, a subset of the data included highly sensitive information like driver's licenses, dates of birth, social security numbers, and additional personal identifiers. Audi USA disclosed the breach to protect affected individuals.
Impact Analysis
Understanding the scope and consequences of this breach.
- User Impact
- Exposed users are at risk of identity theft, fraud, or targeted phishing attacks.
- Business Impact
- Audi faced reputational damage and potential regulatory scrutiny over their vendor's data handling process.
- Affected Sectors
- Automotive
- Geographic Impact
- United States
What You Should Do
Recommended actions to take in response to this breach.
If You Were Affected
- •Monitor accounts for unusual activity.
- •Place a credit freeze or fraud alert on your credit files.
- •Change passwords for associated accounts.
Preventive Measures
- •Ensure vendors follow stringent data security standards.
- •Implement real-time data exposure monitoring tools.
- •Enhance employee training for cybersecurity best practices.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about this breach and what it means for you.