• Hacking News
    • Leaks
    • WikiLeaks
    • Anonymous
  • Tech
    • Android
    • Apple News
    • BlackBerry
    • Google News
    • Microsoft
    • Motorola
    • Nokia
    • Samsung
    • 3D
  • Cyber Crime
    • Phishing Scam
  • How To
  • Cyber Events
    • Censorship
    • Cyber Attacks
  • Security
    • Malware
  • Surveillance
    • Drones
    • NSA
    • Privacy
  • Explore
    • Gaming
    • Science
    • Viral
HackRead
  • February 28th, 2021
  • Home
  • Advertise
  • Privacy Policy
  • Contact Us
HackRead
  • Hacking News
    • Leaks
    • WikiLeaks
    • Anonymous
  • Tech
    • Android
    • Apple News
    • BlackBerry
    • Google News
    • Microsoft
    • Motorola
    • Nokia
    • Samsung
    • 3D
  • Cyber Crime
    • Phishing Scam
  • How To
  • Cyber Events
    • Censorship
    • Cyber Attacks
  • Security
    • Malware
  • Surveillance
    • Drones
    • NSA
    • Privacy
  • Explore
    • Gaming
    • Science
    • Viral
  • Follow us
    • Facebook
    • Twitter
    • Linkedin
    • Youtube
Home
Hacking News

Nissan Canada cyber attack; millions of customer accounts stolen

December 23rd, 2017 Carolina Hacking News, Security 0 comments
Nissan Canada cyber attack; millions of customer accounts stolen
Share on FacebookShare on Twitter

The automotive giant Nissan says its operations in Canada has been hit by a cyber attack in which personal data of 1.13 million Nissan Canada Finance and INFINITI Financial Services customers have been compromised.

The company discovered “unauthorized persons” breached its servers on December 11th and accessed personal information of its customers who used its services to finance their vehicles.

According to the security notice, Nissan and law enforcement authorities are investigating the issue and offering 12 months of free credit monitoring services.

“While the precise number of customers affected by the data breach is not yet known, Nissan Canada Finance is contacting all of our current and past customers — approximately 1.13 million customers,” Nissan said.

Although it took Nissan Canada ten days to inform customers about the breach, the company is still unclear when the breach took place or whether there are other departments that have been impacted. However, it believes the stolen data might include customer name, address, vehicle identification number (VIN), credit score, loan amount, monthly payment, and vehicle make and model.

“At this time, there is no indication that customers who financed vehicles outside of Canada are affected. In addition, no payment card information was affected.”

If you are a Nissan Canada customer you might want to keep an eye on your bank and email accounts as hackers can use your details for identity theft to conduct further scams or cyber attacks.

This is the second time in last two months that a company from Canada has been hit by a cyber attack. In November this year, Internet Media firm VerticalScope suffered a data breach in which 2.7 million user accounts were stolen.

  • Tags
  • Canada
  • Cyber Attack
  • Cyber Crime
  • hacking
  • Nissan
  • Privacy
  • security
Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest
Previous article Two arrested for Hacking DC Security Cameras Before Trump Inauguration
Next article Lizard Squad & PoodleCorp Founder Pleads Guilty to DDoS Attacks
Carolina

Carolina

Carolina works for HackRead as a technical writer. She is a Brazilian traveller who has been to almost every country around the world. She has a keen interest in technology, gadgets and social media.

Related Posts
Microsoft release open-source CodeQL queries to hunt SolarWinds hacks

Microsoft release open-source CodeQL queries to hunt SolarWinds hacks

Hackers using malicious Firefox extension to phish Gmail credentials

Hackers using malicious Firefox extension to phish Gmail credentials

Cryptocurrency exchange in liquidation due to hack, hacked again

Cryptocurrency exchange in liquidation due to hack, hacked again

Newsletter

Get the best stories straight into your inbox!



Don’t worry, we don’t spam

Latest Posts
Microsoft release open-source CodeQL queries to hunt SolarWinds hacks
Microsoft

Microsoft release open-source CodeQL queries to hunt SolarWinds hacks

Hackers using malicious Firefox extension to phish Gmail credentials
Security

Hackers using malicious Firefox extension to phish Gmail credentials

Apple Glass may feature 3D Audio and Self-Cleaning in new patent
Technology News

Apple Glass may feature 3D Audio and Self-Cleaning in new patent

HACKREAD is a News Platform that centers on InfoSec, Cyber Crime, Privacy, Surveillance and Hacking News with full-scale reviews on Social Media Platforms & Technology trends. Founded in 2011, HackRead is based in the United Kingdom.

Follow us