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DriveSure

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DriveSure faced a major data breach in December 2020, exposing user personal and vehicle-related information.

Records exposed
3,675,099 records
Breach date
Breach Dec 19, 2020
Last update
Updated May 10, 2021
Source

What data was exposed?

Fields reported as compromised in this breach record.

Email addressesNamesPasswordsPhone numbersPhysical addressesVehicle details

Why does this breach matter?

In-depth analysis of the breach and its implications.

In December 2020, DriveSure experienced a security incident wherein a large-scale data breach exposed users' personal details, such as email addresses, names, passwords, phone numbers, physical addresses, and vehicle-specific data. The attack led to the culprits accessing and distributing 26GB of sensitive information, with bcrypt-protected passwords for certain accounts also included.

Impact Analysis

Understanding the scope and consequences of this breach.

User Impact
Users are at higher risks of phishing attempts, identity theft, and unauthorized use of vehicle information.
Business Impact
Operational reputational loss and increased scrutiny towards DriveSure's cybersecurity measures.
Affected Sectors
  • Automotive Services
  • Data Management
Geographic Impact
  • Global

What You Should Do

Recommended actions to take in response to this breach.

If You Were Affected

  • •Change your account passwords linked to DriveSure.
  • •Monitor financial statements and emails for suspicious activities.
  • •Consider identity theft protection services.

Preventive Measures

  • •Use strong and unique passwords for each service.
  • •Enable multi-factor authentication wherever possible.
  • •Review and limit the distribution of personal and vehicle-related data.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about this breach and what it means for you.

Personal contact details, physical addresses, vehicle data, and a small set of bcrypt-hashed passwords.