Avis exposes data breach affecting 300k customers

TLDR:

• A hacker breached Avis Rent a Car System, impacting 300,000 customers.
• Names and unspecified data elements were stolen by the unauthorized third party.

Article Summary:

Avis Rent a Car System has disclosed a breach that affected 300,000 customers, with a hacker gaining access to personal information. The breach, resulting from “insider wrongdoing,” was discovered in August 2024. Customer names and unspecified data elements were stolen by the unauthorized third party. Avis is offering free credit monitoring to those affected and is working with cybersecurity experts to enhance security measures. Car hire companies are often targeted by cybercriminals due to the sensitive customer data they store.