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Zoomcar Discloses Data Breach Exposing Personal Details of 8.4 Million Users

The breach was uncovered after a threat actor emailed company staff a warning.

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Overview

  • On June 9, Zoomcar staff were alerted by a threat actor email, leading the company to uncover unauthorized access to its information systems.
  • Sensitive customer details – including full names, phone numbers, car registration numbers, home addresses and email addresses of 8.4 million users – were exposed.
  • Zoomcar reports no evidence that financial data, plaintext passwords or other sensitive identifiers were compromised in the breach.
  • The company has activated its incident response plan, implemented enhanced cloud and network controls and engaged third-party cybersecurity experts.
  • Zoomcar has informed the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission and law enforcement authorities and continues to operate without material disruption.