Nissan Data Breach Affects 53,000 Employees, 100,000 Customers
Nissan has disclosed a significant data breach affecting over 53,000 North American employees. The breach, discovered in late February 2024, was due to a ransomware attack and exposed sensitive employee data. Nissan Oceania also experienced a data breach, impacting approximately 100,000 customers, dealers, and employees.
The breach compromised employees' names, personal identifiers, and social security numbers. Notably, no employee financial data was accessed. Nissan has not revealed whether it paid a ransom to the attackers, who did not encrypt any data or disrupt Nissan's systems. Experts suggest the attackers may have avoided encryption to evade detection or due to Nissan interrupting the attack.
Nissan has taken swift action to mitigate the breach's impact. It has implemented enterprise-wide password resets and initiated Carbon Black monitoring. Affected employees are being offered complimentary credit monitoring services and proactive fraud assistance. The company informed employees about the breach on December 5, 2023, nearly four months after its discovery on February 28, 2024.
The breach underscores the importance of robust cybersecurity measures. While Nissan has implemented new security protocols, the delay in informing employees raises questions about transparency. The full extent of the breach's impact remains to be seen, but Nissan's response aims to protect affected employees and restore trust.
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