Nippon Rent-A-Car Hit by Cyber Attacks, 96 Customer Records Compromised
Japanese car rental company Nippon Rent-A-Car announced two successive cyber attacks resulting in the leak of personal information for 96 members. The incidents occurred in late September.
Japanese car rental firm Nippon Rent-A-Car has disclosed that its systems were targeted by two separate cyber attacks in late September, leading to the compromise of personal data for 96 members. The company has notified affected users.
The first intrusion was detected on September 26, impacting 41 members. A subsequent, distinct attack was confirmed on September 29, exposing the data of an additional 55 members. The leaked information includes names, phone numbers, email addresses, login IDs, rental usage history, and reservation details.
Nippon Rent-A-Car stated that it is contacting all affected customers individually via their registered email addresses. The company advised members to be vigilant against potential phishing attempts that may exploit the compromised information.
This incident highlights ongoing cybersecurity risks for companies in the travel sector. Nippon Rent-A-Car, a long-standing player in Japan's car rental market, operates a significant network of locations across the country.