[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"$f3bxjppzof9vwy":3},{"success":4,"breach":5},true,{"_id":6,"name":7,"title":8,"slug":9,"domain":10,"breachDate":11,"addedDate":12,"modifiedDate":13,"contentUpdatedAt":14,"source":15,"sourceUrl":16,"sourceUrls":17,"pwnCount":20,"affectedCount":20,"affectedCountStatus":21,"affectedCountLowerBound":22,"affectedCountUnit":23,"hasEnglishDescription":4,"severity":24,"dataClasses":25,"description":34,"seoTitle":35,"seoTitleEn":36,"seoDescription":35,"seoDescriptionEn":37,"logoUrl":38,"isVerified":4,"isSensitive":39,"isSpamList":39,"isMalware":39,"company":40},"68e3266eda11adda48825190","drive-sure","DriveSure Data Breach","drivesure","drivesure.com","2020-12-19T00:00:00.000Z","2021-05-10T08:02:29.000Z","2026-07-09T21:33:36.260Z","2026-07-18T23:49:46.333Z","Website hack","https:\u002F\u002Fdrivesure.com\u002Fdata-incident\u002F",[16,18,19],"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.infosecurity-magazine.com\u002Fnews\u002Fover-three-million-us-drivers\u002F","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.scworld.com\u002Fnews\u002Fdata-on-3-2-million-drivesure-users-exposed-on-hacking-forum",3675099,"known",null,"unknown","Critical",[26,27,28,29,30,31,32,33],"Email addresses","Names","Phone numbers","Physical addresses","Vehicle details","Vehicle information","Hashed passwords","Passwords","\u003Cp>The DriveSure data breach is an unauthorized access incident that occurred in December 2020 in one of the DriveSure systems used by car dealerships to provide maintenance and loyalty services to their customers. The record contains 3,675,099 unique email addresses. The company stated that an unauthorized party accessed data in one of the hosted systems, that the access was closed, and that the data was later attempted to be put up for sale. Verified fields include name, address, phone number, email address, vehicle make and model information, VIN number, and some details associated with the vehicle. The dataset also contained a small number of bcrypt password hashes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The DriveSure incident shows that a service provider, which users have never directly interacted with, can have personal data through a vehicle dealership chain. Even if a person does not remember opening a DriveSure account, they may have purchased or serviced their vehicle at a dealership that uses this service. Therefore, a match does not necessarily mean that you are an active DriveSure user; you may have been registered through a dealership or service relationship. Credit card, bank account, or official identification number are not among the verified data fields of this record; however, address, phone, email, and vehicle information together pose a serious privacy and fraud risk.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ch2>Leaking Data Types and Risks\u003C\u002Fh2>\n\u003Cp>The verified data types are email addresses, names, phone numbers, physical addresses, vehicle information, and a limited number of password hashes. Vehicle information should be interpreted as make, model, VIN number, and in some records, details related to mileage or service. The VIN number and vehicle history can directly link to a vehicle a person owns or uses. This information can be used to create credibility in insurance, service, warranty, recall, damage records, or fraudulent vehicle buying-selling messages.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The most important distinction for the password field is whether the data is reported as a plaintext password or a bcrypt password hash. Bcrypt makes it difficult to directly read passwords; however, the risk is not completely eliminated for weak or reused passwords. A combination of address, phone, and vehicle information creates a strong profile for phishing and phone scams. An attacker could use your vehicle's make or service history context to prepare fake warranty extensions, maintenance discounts, insurance renewals, or vehicle safety notices.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ch2>Verified Scope and Boundaries\u003C\u002Fh2>\n\u003Cp>The verified incident date is tracked as December 19, 2020. Unauthorized access was detected in December 2020, and it was understood in January 2021 that the data was attempted to be sold to unauthorized parties. The record contains 3,675,099 unique email addresses. Some news reports may mention approximately 3.2 million or 3.7 million people; this difference arises from variations in counting the number of rows, the number of unique emails, and rounded expressions. The main number used in this record is the number of unique email addresses.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The scope should not be expanded. The company statement indicated that the unauthorized party did not have access to information that could be used to open a credit account; this record also does not add credit card, bank account, or official ID numbers to the data class. However, name, address, phone, email, VIN, and vehicle details are valuable for types of fraud other than identity theft. Due to the small number of password hashes, the password risk is not at the same level for all records; nevertheless, it should not be overlooked that the same password may have been used on other services.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ch2>User Groups at Risk\u003C\u002Fh2>\n\u003Cp>The highest risk group consists of customers who purchase vehicles from dealerships using DriveSure, receive service, or are included in the maintenance\u002Floyalty program. These individuals may have never seen the name DriveSure; the registration may have been created through dealership services. Former vehicle owners, second-hand vehicle buyers, customers whose warranties are being tracked, and individuals participating in certain service campaigns may also be at risk. Having vehicle information allows attackers to create more convincing, vehicle-focused scenarios rather than general phishing attacks.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even for people whose address and phone information is not up to date, the risk is not completely eliminated. Old addresses can be linked to past residences, previous vehicle ownership, or service history. When combined with a current email address, old vehicle information can make a user a target for fake warranty, maintenance, recall, or insurance messages. For a small group with password hashes, an additional risk is that the same password may be tried on other accounts. Therefore, the DriveSure data breach should be monitored both for automotive service frauds and account security.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ch2>Urgent Measures to Be Taken\u003C\u002Fh2>\n\u003Cp>Caution should be exercised regarding unexpected emails and phone calls related to DriveSure, car dealerships, warranties, service appointments, or insurance renewals. The caller should not be assumed trustworthy just because they know the vehicle's make, model, or VIN information. Requests asking for payment, card information, one-time codes, bank account details, or identification documents should be stopped, and the relevant dealership or service should be contacted directly using known phone numbers. Appointments or warranty renewal transactions should not be conducted through suspicious links.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If the password used for DriveSure or the relevant dealership account is known, it should be changed. If the same password has been used for other automotive, insurance, email, or shopping accounts, unique passwords should be assigned to those accounts as well. The email account should be strongly protected, two-factor authentication should be enabled, and recovery options should be updated. Vehicle-related documents, service records, and insurance messages should be regularly checked; unknown warranty or maintenance payments should be questioned. Phone spam filters and email rules also reduce the risk of social engineering.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ch2>Long-Term Security Strategies\u003C\u002Fh2>\n\u003Cp>In the long term, it should be asked which third-party services have access to data in vehicle purchase and service processes. Unnecessary marketing permissions at dealerships should be turned off, and old vehicle and address information should be updated or deleted if possible. Using a separate contact address instead of the main email address in automotive services can reduce the impact of leaks on main accounts. Sensitive documents and VIN information related to the vehicle should not be shared on public profiles; this information can be used in fake service and insurance messages.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On the corporate side, the DriveSure incident shows that customer data held in the dealer and service provider chain must be protected. Vehicle information is not just a technical record; it is personal data that links a person to their physical address, service history, and shopping behavior. Data retention periods should be shortened, old customer records should be cleaned up, high-volume export activities should be monitored, and supplier access should be limited. Password hashes should be protected with strong methods, and customer notifications should be clear and timely.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ch2>Record Control and User Action\u003C\u002Fh2>\n\u003Cp>If you see a match in this record, your email address may have been found among 3,675,099 unique emails associated with the DriveSure data breach. A match does not necessarily mean that you directly opened a DriveSure account; your information may have entered the DriveSure system through a car dealership or service relationship. Therefore, you need to check your vehicle history, past dealership relationships, and the relevant email address together. Although the password hash risk applies to a limited number of records, reused passwords should be changed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The combination of address, phone number, email, and vehicle information can be used as a strong trust factor in fraud messages. Verify unexpected service, warranty, or insurance offers regarding your vehicle directly through the official communication channel of the relevant institution. Even if there is insufficient financial data to open a credit account, the risk of phishing and vehicle-focused fraud is real. The correct response to the DriveSure data breach is not to view the incident merely as a password change; it is also to consider the long-term potential misuse of vehicle, address, and contact information.\u003C\u002Fp>","","DriveSure Data Breach (3.7 Million Reported Records)","DriveSure Data Breach. 3.7 Million reported records were reported. Reported data: Email addresses, Names, Phone numbers. Review the scope, risks, and…","\u002Fuploads\u002Flogo\u002Fdrivesure_com.webp",false,{"name":41,"sector":42,"country":43,"website":10,"websiteArchiveUrl":35,"websiteStatus":35,"websiteCheckedAt":22},"DriveSure","Retail","United States"]