Jeff Wyler Automotive Family reports data breach exposing customer data
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The Jeff Wyler Automotive Family, a network of automotive dealerships, reported a significant data breach after detecting unauthorized access to the company's computer network.
The breach was initially identified due to suspicious activity observed within Jeff Wyler's computer network. The company took action to contain the incident and engaged cybersecurity experts to conduct a thorough investigation. This investigation revealed that on May 27, 2023, an unauthorized actor had gained access to the company's IT network and files containing confidential consumer information.
The incident led to the potential exposure of sensitive personal information belonging to consumers, including:
- names,
- dates of birth,
- Social Security numbers,
- driver's license or state identification numbers,
- medical information,
- health insurance information,
- financial account information.
No details are disclosed about the number of affected individuals or the nature of the attack.
Jeff Wyler Automotive Family has commenced the process of sending out notification letters to all individuals whose information was affected by this security incident. These letters aim to inform recipients about the breach and the particular details of their compromised information.
