Hertz Data Breach: When Your Rental Comes with a Side of Cyber Chaos! 🚗🔓
Hertz Corporation revealed a data breach affecting its brands after cyber rogues exploited Cleo zero-day vulnerabilities. Over 3,000 Mainers were impacted, but don’t worry, Hertz offers two years of free Kroll identity monitoring. So, if you rented a car in 2024, keep an eye on your credit score—no extra charge!
Hot Take:
Just when you thought it was safe to rent a car, Hertz hits the brakes on privacy! With a Cleo zero-day attack, it seems like Hertz customers might have a better chance of securing their personal data by hitching a ride on a UFO. But fear not, for Hertz is at the wheel, navigating the data breach highway with two years of free identity monitoring. Talk about a bumpy ride!
Key Points:
- Hertz Corporation disclosed a data breach affecting Hertz, Thrifty, and Dollar brands due to Cleo zero-day exploits.
- The breach impacted customer data, including sensitive personal information such as credit card and driver’s license details.
- The Clop ransomware group was linked to the exploitation of Cleo file transfer products.
- Hertz is offering two years of free Kroll identity monitoring to affected individuals.
- Authorities and cybersecurity agencies have been notified, and investigations are ongoing.
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