Do you drive an electric vehicle from VW, Audi, SEAT or Škoda? If you do, you could have been impacted by the Volkswagen data breach as Volkswagen own these companies.
Volkswagen: ID.3 and ID.4 models were particularly affected, with precise location data and personal information exposed.
Audi: e-tron series models, such as the Q4 e-tron and e-tron GT, were among the affected vehicles.
SEAT: Electric models, including the Mii Electric, were impacted by the data exposure.
Škoda: Enyaq iV models were also part of the data breach.
Cyber experts have recently disclosed a major VW data breach affecting around 800,000 electric vehicle (EV) owners globally, including individuals in the UK. Exposed information includes sensitive details such as specific location data, personal contact information, and vehicle activity indicators. This breach could enable unauthorised parties to track vehicle movements which would allow them to understand where owners had driven their cars and what routes and times then had taken. It could also allow them work out what businesses or locations vehicle owners had visited.
The breach occurred due to a configuration error in the cloud infrastructure managed by Cariad, Volkswagen’s software subsidiary. This vulnerability left critical data publicly accessible for several months before being detected by the Chaos Computer Club, a leading European hacker group.
Exposed information includes:
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The issue was first identified by the Chaos Computer Club (CCC), who reported it to Volkswagen. Separately, in October 2024, the 8Base ransomware group claimed to have stolen additional Volkswagen data, including invoices and employment contracts.
Given the risks of identity theft or fraud, those affected should act promptly to secure their personal information.
KP Law has initiated a legal action to assist affected individuals in seeking compensation for the distress or financial harm caused by this breach. If you think you’ve been impacted, register with us today.
IF YOU DRIVE ONE OF THE FOLLOWING CAR MODELS AND BELIEVE YOU MAY HAVE BEEN AFFECTED BY THE VOLKSWAGEN DATA BREACH, CONTACT US TO MAKE A NO-WIN, NO-FEE COMPENSATION CLAIM.
Volkswagen: ID.3 and ID.4 models were particularly affected, with precise location data and personal information exposed.
Audi: e-tron series models, such as the Q4 e-tron and e-tron GT, were among the affected vehicles.
SEAT: Electric models, including the Mii Electric, were impacted by the data exposure.
Škoda: Enyaq iV models were also part of the data breach.
Cyber security experts have advised this data breach increases the likelihood of cyberattacks, such as phishing and identity theft. We advise victims to remain vigilant and take steps to protect their information.
Those affected may qualify for compensation to address financial losses or emotional distress caused by the breach.
Volkswagen is under pressure to improve its cybersecurity measures, following criticism over the apparent oversight that allowed this incident to occur.
Cybercriminals could exploit the exposed data for targeted attacks, combining it with other available information to enhance their efforts. Victims also face ongoing risks, as sensitive details, including vehicle status and location data, remain valuable for malicious purposes.
Act now to learn if you are eligible for compensation. Contact KP Law for support in addressing the impact of this breach.
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We’re here to help you claim compensation for distress or financial losses stemming from this incident. Register with us to find out more.
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This breach has highlighted significant gaps in Volkswagen’s cybersecurity infrastructure. Alongside the recent incident involving Cariad’s cloud platform, Volkswagen was also targeted by the 8Base ransomware group in October 2024. The group claimed to have accessed sensitive data such as invoices and employee records. While there’s no confirmed link to the EV data breach, these events underline the urgent need for stronger security measures.
Individuals affected by the recent breach should take immediate steps to safeguard their information. Consider monitoring your accounts, activating multi-factor authentication, and being cautious with unsolicited communications. If you’ve been impacted, KP Law can guide you through the process of filing a no-win, no-fee claim for compensation.
FAQs about the Volkswagen Data Breach
A misconfiguration in Volkswagen’s cloud platform exposed sensitive data for approximately 800,000 EV owners. This data included GPS locations, contact information, and vehicle details. The breach was identified by the Chaos Computer Club in 2024
The compromised data includes GPS coordinates, names, addresses, phone numbers, emails, and operational details like vehicle status and battery levels.
Yes. Experts believe stronger cloud security measures and routine audits could have prevented the breach.
The Chaos Computer Club identified and reported the security flaw to Volkswagen.
Owners of affected EVs face risks of phishing, identity theft, and unauthorised use of their personal or vehicle data.
Yes, those affected may be eligible for compensation for financial losses or emotional distress. KP Law offers no-win, no-fee legal claims to assist impacted individuals.
While each case is judged on its own merits, there are some things we would typically look for when it comes to when claiming compensation following a data breach, cybercrime or other GDPR violation:
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