Volvo Data Breach: How Ransomware Left 870,000 Emails and Social Security Numbers Exposed
Volvo Group North America is alerting employees about a data breach linked to a Swedish IT company, Miljödata, hit by ransomware. This cyber fiasco exposed personal details, including Social Security numbers. Affected individuals get 18 months of free identity protection—because nothing says “sorry we lost your data” like complimentary credit monitoring!
Hot Take:
When your data privacy gets run over by a Volvo truck, it’s time to hit the brakes! Who would have thought that a third-party supplier would turn Volvo’s data security into a Swedish meatball of a mess? This is one ride that went off-road in the worst possible way.
Key Points:
- Volvo Group North America suffered a data breach due to a ransomware attack on its supplier Miljödata.
- The cybersecurity incident affected approximately 25 companies and 200 Swedish municipalities.
- The DataCarry ransomware group claimed responsibility and published stolen data on a Tor-based leak site.
- Leaked data includes 870,000 unique email addresses, personal information, and sensitive employee data.
- Volvo is offering affected employees 18 months of free identity protection and credit monitoring services.
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