Sabcnews Cartrack Suffers Ransomware Attack Exposing Customer Data
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- •Cartrack's customer data was compromised in a ransomware attack by Direwolf.
- •500 gigabytes of data, including personal and bank information, were exfiltrated.
- •Customers are warned about potential phishing scams and advised to update passwords.
Cartrack, a vehicle tracking company, experienced a ransomware attack on August 26, 2026, potentially compromising customer data. The attack was attributed to the ransomware group Direwolf, which claimed to have exfiltrated 500 gigabytes of data, including personal and financial information. Cartrack has notified its customers and is currently investigating the breach, while the Information Regulator is also probing the incident. On September 8, some of the compromised data was published on the dark web. Customers are advised to be cautious of phishing attempts and to update their passwords. The investigation is ongoing to assess the full extent of the breach and its implications.
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