Volkswagen informed about the possible data leak of 3.3 million Volkswagen and Audi customers. The leakage occurred as a result of improper security of the service provider’s database.

According to the cited information, the database was not protected for almost two years, and the data included customers from 2014-2019. The data that reached the network, in particular the authorized dealers from the USA and Canada, included information on the method of financing cars, registration numbers and VINs. IN addition, as the manufacturer informs, the data included personal data of customers, potential buyers, residential addresses, email addresses and phone numbers.

In case of US and Canadian customers, the leak may also include information on the amount of credit granted, driver’s license number, date of birth, and social security number.

According to the manufacturers speculation, the stolen data can be used for marketing purposes, however, further frauds based on such a large leak can be expected.