Peugeot, the French automobile manufacturer, has suffered a significant data leak affecting its customers in Peru.
The incident exposed sensitive information through an insecurely configured environment (.env) file on the Peugeot store website for the South American country. In this case, it was the diligent work of the Cybernews research team that led to the discovery of the exposed file, which contained several critical pieces of information, including:
This data breach presents a considerable threat to Peugeot's clientele in Peru, as it unveils their private data, such as names, addresses, and contact information, making it accessible to cybercriminals. Affected individuals may face risks like identity theft, phishing schemes or even monetary scams.
Using specialized software such as Bitdefender Digital Identity Protection can help you keep your identity safe against data breaches and other incidents that could expose sensitive information. Its array of features includes:
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Vlad's love for technology and writing created rich soil for his interest in cybersecurity to sprout into a full-on passion. Before becoming a Security Analyst, he covered tech and security topics.
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