Massive Volkswagen Data Breach Exposes Location Data of 800,000 EVs
A massive data breach affecting over 800,000 Volkswagen electric vehicles has exposed sensitive user information, including precise GPS location data and personal contact details. The data, stored on an unsecured Amazon Cloud server, was accessible to anyone with basic technical skills. The breach, discovered by a whistleblower and reported by Der Spiegel, highlights significant security flaws at Volkswagen's software subsidiary, Cariad. While Cariad claims to have quickly addressed the vulnerability and that no unauthorized third-party access occurred, the incident raises serious concerns about data security in the automotive industry and the potential for misuse of exposed location and personal information. The breach impacted both individual users and institutional entities, including police forces.
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