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= Volkswagen Car Location Data Exposure Incident = | = Volkswagen Car Location Data Exposure Incident = | ||
In 2024, Volkswagen experienced a data security incident involving customer vehicle information stored on Amazon Web Services (AWS). The incident occurred when Volkswagen's implementation of [[CARIAD]], a system used for storing terabytes of customer data, was discovered to have publicly accessible storage instances due to a misconfiguration | In 2024, Volkswagen experienced a data security incident involving customer vehicle information stored on Amazon Web Services (AWS). The incident occurred when Volkswagen's implementation of [[CARIAD]], a system used for storing terabytes of customer data, was discovered to have publicly accessible storage instances due to a misconfiguration<ref name=":0">[https://cybersecuritynews.com/volkswagen-data-breach/]"Volkswagen Data Breach: 800,000 Electric Car Owners’ Data Leaked" written by Guru Baran (co-founder of Cyber Security News and GBHackers On Security)</ref>. | ||
== Background == | == Background == | ||
This incident occurred within a broader context of automotive data security concerns. Modern vehicles increasingly collect and transmit various types of data, including location information, driving patterns, and user identification | This incident occurred within a broader context of automotive data security concerns. Modern vehicles increasingly collect and transmit various types of data, including location information, driving patterns, and user identification<ref name=":1">[https://www.ftc.gov/policy/advocacy-research/tech-at-ftc/2024/05/cars-consumer-data-unlawful-collection-use]"Cars & Consumer Data: On Unlawful Collection & Use" written in collaboration by the Office of Technology and the Division of Privacy and Identity Protection in the Bureau of Consumer Protection</ref>. The automotive industry has previously faced scrutiny regarding data collection practices, with documented instances of manufacturers collecting and sharing vehicle data with third parties. | ||
== The Incident == | == The Incident == | ||
The core issue stemmed from a misconfiguration in Volkswagen's AWS storage implementation, which left customer data publicly accessible without proper authentication or access restrictions | The core issue stemmed from a misconfiguration in Volkswagen's AWS storage implementation, which left customer data publicly accessible without proper authentication or access restrictions<ref name=":0" />. This exposed sensitive information about vehicle locations and customer identities. | ||
== Industry Context == | == Industry Context == | ||
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== Regulatory Response == | == Regulatory Response == | ||
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has previously expressed concerns about automotive data security. Following the 2020 Massachusetts Right to Repair initiative, NHTSA official Carrie Gules issued a letter addressing potential security vulnerabilities in vehicle data systems{{Citation needed|date=January 2024|reason=Letter reference needed}}. | The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has previously expressed concerns about automotive data security. Following the 2020 Massachusetts Right to Repair initiative, NHTSA official Carrie Gules issued a letter addressing potential security vulnerabilities in vehicle data systems{{Citation needed|date=January 2024|reason=Letter reference needed}}.<!-- I couldn't find any specific letter that was referenced here, although there have been some sources saying that the NHTSA has taken part in Massachusetts Right to Repair regulations. --> | ||
== Broader Implications == | == Broader Implications == | ||
This incident demonstrates the broader challenges facing the automotive industry regarding data security and privacy. It has been documented that automotive manufacturers regularly collect various types of vehicle data | This incident demonstrates the broader challenges facing the automotive industry regarding data security and privacy. It has been documented that automotive manufacturers regularly collect various types of vehicle data<ref name=":1" />, including: | ||
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''Note: This article represents an ongoing situation and may be updated as more information becomes available.'' | ''Note: This article represents an ongoing situation and may be updated as more information becomes available.'' | ||
Revision as of 12:10, 14 January 2025
Volkswagen Car Location Data Exposure Incident
In 2024, Volkswagen experienced a data security incident involving customer vehicle information stored on Amazon Web Services (AWS). The incident occurred when Volkswagen's implementation of CARIAD, a system used for storing terabytes of customer data, was discovered to have publicly accessible storage instances due to a misconfiguration[1].
Background
This incident occurred within a broader context of automotive data security concerns. Modern vehicles increasingly collect and transmit various types of data, including location information, driving patterns, and user identification[2]. The automotive industry has previously faced scrutiny regarding data collection practices, with documented instances of manufacturers collecting and sharing vehicle data with third parties.
The Incident
The core issue stemmed from a misconfiguration in Volkswagen's AWS storage implementation, which left customer data publicly accessible without proper authentication or access restrictions[1]. This exposed sensitive information about vehicle locations and customer identities.
Industry Context
The incident highlighted ongoing discussions about automotive data security and privacy. Similar concerns were raised during the 2020 Massachusetts Right to Repair ballot initiative, where major automotive manufacturers including General Motors, Ford, Nissan, Toyota, and Honda invested approximately $25 million in campaign advertising discussing data security implications.
Regulatory Response
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has previously expressed concerns about automotive data security. Following the 2020 Massachusetts Right to Repair initiative, NHTSA official Carrie Gules issued a letter addressing potential security vulnerabilities in vehicle data systems [citation needed ].
Broader Implications
This incident demonstrates the broader challenges facing the automotive industry regarding data security and privacy. It has been documented that automotive manufacturers regularly collect various types of vehicle data[2], including:
- Location information
- Driving patterns
- Vehicle operation metrics
- User behavior data
Some manufacturers have established partnerships with data aggregators and insurance companies for data-sharing purposes. For example, General Motors has been documented to share driving data with LexisNexis and insurance companies, including information about:
- Vehicle location data
- Turning radius information
- Stop times
- Drive times
See Also
- Automotive data privacy
- Right to Repair movement
- Vehicle telematics
- Connected car security
- CARIAD
- Volkswagen Group
- 2020 Massachusetts Right to Repair ballot initiative
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 [1]"Volkswagen Data Breach: 800,000 Electric Car Owners’ Data Leaked" written by Guru Baran (co-founder of Cyber Security News and GBHackers On Security)
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 [2]"Cars & Consumer Data: On Unlawful Collection & Use" written in collaboration by the Office of Technology and the Division of Privacy and Identity Protection in the Bureau of Consumer Protection
Note: This article represents an ongoing situation and may be updated as more information becomes available.
