Toyota Financial Services (TFS) is warning its customers it has suffered a data breach that exposed sensitive personal and financial data.
Toyota Financial Services, a subsidiary of Toyota Motor Corporation, is a global entity with a presence in 90% of the markets where Toyota sells its cars, providing auto financing and insurance solutions to its customers.
Due to an attack on the systems, unauthorized persons gained access to personal data. Affected customers have now been informed. Toyota Kreditbank’s systems have been gradually restarted since December 1st.” reads a statement published by the company on its website.
German news outlet Heise received a sample of the notices sent by Toyota to German customers, informing that the following data has been compromised:
- Full name
- Residence address
- Contract information
- Lease-purchase details
- IBAN (International Bank Account Number)
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