13,347
Records Exposed
Jul 2024
Date of Breach
Database
Breach Type
Sep 2024
Added to Database
About This Breach
In July 2024, a data breach affected nearly 14,000 BMW (Hong Kong) customers, exposing sensitive information. The compromised data included customers' salutations, surnames, first names, mobile numbers, and SMS opt-out preferences. This breach highlights the critical need for strong cybersecurity protocols, especially in industries dealing with personal customer data. Implementing robust encryption, secure data storage, and regular security audits is essential to protect users' privacy and prevent unauthorized access, minimizing the risk of identity theft and misuse of personal information.
Compromised Data Types
Country
Hong Kong
Language
English
Password Storage
No Passwords
Category
Advertising, Information
Indexed On
Sep 30, 2024
Breach Type
Database
What Should You Do?
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