TOYOTA Allegedly Breach – 240 GB of Data Leaked Online

Cyber Press researchers have uncovered a significant data allegedly breach at Toyota US, revealing a substantial data leak that has resulted in the unauthorized leak of approximately 240 GB of sensitive information. Alarmingly, this data has been made freely available online, posing serious security risks.

The ZeroSevenGroup, a notorious group of threat actors, leaked a vast amount of Toyota’s data on a well-known data leak forum.

Threat actors claimed in forums that they have breached the Tayota US branch systems and stated that “We have hacked a branch in United State to one of the biggest automotive manufacturer in the world ( TOYOTA ).”

“We are really glad to share the files with you here for free.The data size: 240 GB, Contents: Everything like Contacts, Finance, Customers, Schemes, Employees, Photos, DBs, Network infrastructure, Emails, and a lot of perfect data”.

The leaked data allegedly contains a wide array of sensitive information, including:

• Contacts: Personal and professional contact details.
• Finance: Financial records and transactions.
• Customers: Customer data and profiles.
• Schemes: Business plans and strategies.
• Employees: Employee records and personal information.
• Photos: Images related to various operations.
• Databases: Extensive database records.
• Network Infrastructure: Details of the internal network setup.
• Emails: Internal and external communications.

Due to its public availability, we can observe that forum users are already accessing the files several times that contains the following data.

This breach also includes a tool known as AD-Recon, which provides detailed reconnaissance of the target network, including passwords and other sensitive network information.

“We also offer you AD-Recon for all the target network with passwords” Threat actors claims.

The exposure of such comprehensive data poses significant risks to Toyota and its customers, employees, and partners.

“The leaked database was obtained from a recent Toyota data breach and has been verified by Cyber Press Team to ensure the accuracy of the data. The breach is believed to have occurred most recently, although the exact date is not specified.”

The leaked data includes a wide range of information, making it a significant concern for privacy and security.”

The potential misuse of this information could lead to identity theft, financial fraud, and other malicious activities. Additionally, the breach could have severe repercussions on Toyota’s business operations and reputation.

Toyota has yet to release an official statement regarding the breach. However, cybersecurity experts emphasize the importance of immediate action to mitigate the impact.

This includes notifying affected individuals, strengthening security measures, and conducting a thorough investigation to identify the breach’s source and prevent future incidents.

This incident highlights the growing threat of cyberattacks in the automotive industry, where large volumes of sensitive data are routinely handled. It underscores the need for robust cybersecurity protocols and heightened awareness among companies to protect against such vulnerabilities.

As the situation develops, stakeholders and the public await further updates from Toyota and relevant authorities regarding the breach’s scope and the steps being taken to address it.

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