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Unprotected database exposes VINs, owner info of 10 million cars (Help Net Security)
2017-06-07 19:49

A database containing information on 10 million cars sold in the US and personal information about their owners has been found exposed online. The unprotected database was discovered by researchers from the Kromtech Security Research Center, and contains three sets of data: Vehicle details: Vehicle Identification Number (VIN), make, model, model year, vehicle color, mileage, etc. Sales details: VIN, mileage odometer, sales gross, pay type, monthly payment amount, purchase price, payment type, etc. Customer details: … More →


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