K&K Glass (Auto Glass Now) Reports data breach, exposing SSNs
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Auto Glass Now, formerly known as K&K Glass, an auto glass repair business in Oakland, California reported that its IT network had been compromised by an unauthorized entity, resulting in the exposure of personal information of consumers.
Auto Glass Now responded by alerting law enforcement and engaging cybersecurity experts to evaluate the scope and implications of the breach.
The investigation confirmed that an external party had gained access to a segment of the company’s network that contained confidential information of both employees and job applicants. This exposed data includes a range of sensitive details such as:
- full names,
- Social Security numbers,
- driver’s license and passport numbers,
- residential addresses,
- telephone numbers,
- dates of birth.
No details are available about the nature of the attack or the number of affected individuals.
Following a thorough investigation, Auto Glass Now proceeded to issue notification letters to the individuals whose data was implicated in the security breach.
Regarding Auto Glass Now, it operates as an auto glass repair business in Oakland, California, with services such as windshield replacement and repair, and is a subsidiary within the Driven Brands conglomerate. This conglomerate, which also includes automotive service brands like Meineke and Maaco, employs a significant workforce across its various operations and reports substantial annual revenues.
