NASCAR’s Cyber Pit Stop: Data Breach Hits the Brakes with Stolen Personal Info!

NASCAR hit the cyber track with a pit stop it didn’t want: a data breach! In April 2025, hackers zoomed in, stealing personal info, including Social Security numbers. Although the Medusa gang claims a 1TB heist and a $4 million ransom demand, NASCAR’s keeping mum on the details.

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Hot Take:

Looks like NASCAR’s April showers brought more than just May flowers! A pit stop for a cyberattack has left their data in the wrong hands. Who knew that the real race would be against hackers trying to steal the checkered flag of personal information?

Key Points:

  • NASCAR fell victim to a cyberattack in April 2025, risking the personal information of an unknown number of individuals.
  • The Medusa ransomware group claimed responsibility, alleging they extracted 1 terabyte of data and demanded a $4 million ransom.
  • NASCAR has engaged a cybersecurity firm and law enforcement to investigate the breach.
  • Affected individuals are being offered free credit and identity monitoring services.
  • NASCAR has not disclosed the number of impacted individuals nor the exact nature of the cyberattack.

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