Hertz has announced a data breach linked to the Cleo zero-day vulnerability, affecting customer data including names, contact details, and possibly sensitive information like Social Security numbers. The breach occurred in late 2024, with Hertz advising impacted customers to monitor for fraud. In response, Hertz is offering two years of identity monitoring services. This breach follows a series of similar incidents where multiple companies fell victim to vulnerabilities exploited by the Clop ransomware group, raising concerns over the security of personal data across various sectors.
Hertz confirmed a data breach resulting from the Cleo zero-day vulnerability in late 2024, leading to the theft of customer data by unauthorized parties. The breach included sensitive personal information.
"Hertz immediately began analyzing the data to determine the scope of the event and to identify individuals whose personal information may have been impacted," highlighting the firm's swift response to the breach.
The company warned, "A very small number of individuals may have had their Social Security or other government identification numbers... impacted by the event," indicating the severity of the breach.
Though Hertz has observed no misuse of the personal information related to the breach, it is offering customers two years of identity monitoring services to prevent fraud.
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