Ford Faces Hack Attack: Customer Data Claims or Dealership Drama?
Ford investigates claims by hackers IntelBroker and EnergyWeaponUser who say they stole 44,000 customer records. The data may actually involve dealership addresses, not end users. Ford is actively looking into the breach allegations, while hackers’ past claims have often been seen as exaggerated.
Hot Take:
Looks like Ford might be shifting gears from making cars to starring in hacker heists! But don’t worry, it seems like they just hit the dealership addresses—your Mustang’s still safe in the garage… for now.
Key Points:
- Ford is investigating a potential data breach involving 44,000 records.
- The digital Bonnie and Clyde, IntelBroker and EnergyWeaponUser, claim responsibility.
- Data sample suggests breach might involve dealership information, not individual customers.
- Ford is aware and conducting an active investigation into the hacker claims.
- IntelBroker has a history of exaggerating the impact of breaches.
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