DriveSure
HighDriveSure faced a major data breach in December 2020, exposing user personal and vehicle-related information.
Exposed data classes
Fields reported as compromised in this breach record.
Detailed Analysis
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.