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GM' s Data Breach Could Prove Disastrous

May. 26, 2022 6:06 AM ET by Jarryd Neves Industry News / 5 Comments The carmaker has fallen victim to a cyberattack. General Motors has confirmed it has suffered a data breach as a result of a cyberattack that occurred in April. The company said the breach was detected following suspicious activity on GM online accounts, reports cybernews. The motive behind the attack is unclear, however, the incident has led to the unauthorized redemption of reward points for gift cards. In response, GM promptly informed users of the attack and required them to reset their passwords. GM also disabled one of the features related to the online accounts of users. The communique sent out to GM customers notes that cybercriminals may have gained access to personal information, such as email and residential addresses. Personal data such as credit card information and social security numbers are not included. Chevrolet CarBuzz Chevrolet The carmaker is urging customers to not use the same passwords across various platforms; General Motors is of the opinion that login credentials were acquired outside of the company's networks. Aside from informing customers, the automaker has also suspended the gift card feature and reported it to law enforcement. This isn't the first instance of a motor manufacturer falling victim to cyberattacks. In February, Toyota was forced to suspend production in Japan after an unknown attacker crippled the factory, resulting in a shutdown. Thankfully, GM's cyberattack won't impede the manufacturing of vehicles like the Corvette Stingray, which has already had to contend with several production setbacks. Chevrolet Chevrolet Chevrolet Chevrolet There's no denying technology has improved vehicle functionality and brought untold levels of convenience to consumers. But there's a dark side to this, too. Modern vehicles have become increasingly reliant on connected technology and software, which can sometimes lead to peculiar situations. In March, a Tesla owner took to Reddit to point out the privacy violation he discovered in his secondhand vehicle. Looking through the vehicle's app, he was able to uncover private information that could be used for crimes such as fraud or identity theft. "His name, address, account number, and previous payment history [were] all there," he wrote. CarBuzz CarBuzz Chevrolet Source Credits: Cybernews

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Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Coupe Jarryd Neves Associate Editor After wandering onto the wrong career path, Jarryd quickly abandoned his legal studies to pursue a career in journalism. An internship at a leading motoring magazine nurtured his love for reporting and prepared him for the world of finance and investment writing. Thrilling as it was, Jarryd's first love has always been motoring, and joining CarBuzz in 2022 put him back where he belongs - covering the latest automotive news and events. In his spare time, he trawls the classifieds for cheap (and ruinous) classic luxury sedans or simply cruises around in his own aging German luxobarge. Contact Jarryd @jarrydneves LoginSign Up Home News Features Car Reviews Car Advice 2021 CarBuzz Awards New Cars Used Cars Future Cars Compare Cars Sell My Car Car Dealerships Buy Here Pay Here Used Car Reviews Popular Tags Cars # Video # TOP # Spy Shots # Reveal # Rumor # Auto Show # Supercar # Tuning # Car Culture # Industry News # Motorsport Acura Alfa Romeo Aston Martin Audi Bentley BMW Bollinger Bugatti Buick Cadillac Caterham Chevrolet Chrysler Dodge Ferrari Fiat Fisker Ford Genesis GMC Hennessey Honda Hyundai Infiniti Jaguar Jeep Karma Kia Koenigsegg Lamborghini Land Rover Lexus Lincoln Lordstown Lotus Lucid Motors Maserati Mazda McLaren Mercedes-Benz Mini Mitsubishi Nissan Pagani Polestar Porsche Ram Rimac Rivian Rolls-Royce Spyker Subaru Tesla Toyota Volkswagen Volvo By Make Acura Alfa Romeo Aston Martin Audi Bentley BMW Bollinger Bugatti Buick Cadillac Caterham Chevrolet Chrysler Dodge Ferrari Fiat Fisker Ford Genesis GMC Hennessey Honda Hyundai Infiniti Jaguar Jeep Karma Kia Koenigsegg Lamborghini Land Rover Lexus Lincoln Lordstown Lotus Lucid Motors Maserati Mazda McLaren Mercedes-Benz Mini Mitsubishi Nissan Pagani Polestar Porsche Ram Rimac Rivian Rolls-Royce Spyker Subaru Tesla Toyota Volkswagen Volvo By Car Type SUVs Crossovers Sedans Coupes Trucks Sports Cars Wagons Vans Hatchbacks Convertibles Small Cars Luxury Cars Electric Cars Hybrid Cars Future Cars By Price Up to $15K $15K - $25K $25K - $35K $35K - $45K $45K - $55K $55K - $75K $75K - $100K $100K - $200K $200K - $300K Above $300K Back To Top