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===Chevron Killed Protestors=== | ===Chevron Killed Protestors=== | ||
In 1998, Nigerian military shot at protestors, killing two people and injuring others on Chevron's platform. The company was suspected to paid the Nigerian soldiers and flown on Chevron helicopters. The incident went to trial in 2008 as [[wikipedia:Bowoto_v._Chevron_Corp.|Bowoto v. Chevron Corp]], finding Chevron not liable for any damages caused, however it was ruled that it was directly involved in the attacks. <ref>{{Cite web |date=2008-08-19 |title=N’Delta Killings: Chevron’s Trial Begins Sept in US [Nigeria] |url=https://www.business-humanrights.org/en/latest-news/ndelta-killings-chevrons-trial-begins-sept-in-us-nigeria/ |url-status=live |access-date=2026-02-24 |website=Business and Human Rights Centre}}</ref> <ref>{{Cite web |date=2026-02-24 |title=Chevron Found Not Liable For Killings, Shootings and Torture of Nigerian Peaceful Protesters |url=https://ccrjustice.org/home/press-center/press-releases/chevron-found-not-liable-killings-shootings-and-torture-nigerian |url-status=live |access-date=2026-02-24 |website=Center For Constitutional Rights}}</ref> | In 1998, Nigerian military shot at protestors, killing two people and injuring others on Chevron's platform. The company was suspected to paid the Nigerian soldiers and flown on Chevron helicopters. The incident went to trial in 2008 as [[wikipedia:Bowoto_v._Chevron_Corp.|Bowoto v. Chevron Corp]], finding Chevron not liable for any damages caused, however it was ruled that it was directly involved in the attacks. <ref>{{Cite web |date=2008-08-19 |title=N’Delta Killings: Chevron’s Trial Begins Sept in US [Nigeria] |url=https://www.business-humanrights.org/en/latest-news/ndelta-killings-chevrons-trial-begins-sept-in-us-nigeria/ |url-status=live |access-date=2026-02-24 |website=Business and Human Rights Centre}}</ref> <ref>{{Cite web |date=2026-02-24 |title=Chevron Found Not Liable For Killings, Shootings and Torture of Nigerian Peaceful Protesters |url=https://ccrjustice.org/home/press-center/press-releases/chevron-found-not-liable-killings-shootings-and-torture-nigerian |url-status=live |access-date=2026-02-24 |website=Center For Constitutional Rights}}</ref> | ||
===Cybersecurity Attack=== | ===Cybersecurity Attack=== | ||
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| Basic information | |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1879-09-10 |
| Legal Structure | Public |
| Industry | Gas |
| Also known as | |
| Official website | https://www.chevron.com/ |
Founded by Charles N. Felton and Lloyd Tevis, Chevron Corporation is an American energy corporation headquartered in Sam Ramon, California, being active across 180 countries and ranked second highest U.S. oil company behind ExxonMobil. Chevron shares deep ties with Chevron Federal Credit Union (also referred as CFCU) , a non-profit organization serving primary Chevron Corporation employee's.
The company has faced scrutiny over violation of safety practices, privacy violations, and security vulnerabilities.
Incidents
This is a list of all consumer-protection incidents this company is involved in. Any incidents not mentioned here can be found in the Chevron category.
Chevron Killed Protestors
In 1998, Nigerian military shot at protestors, killing two people and injuring others on Chevron's platform. The company was suspected to paid the Nigerian soldiers and flown on Chevron helicopters. The incident went to trial in 2008 as Bowoto v. Chevron Corp, finding Chevron not liable for any damages caused, however it was ruled that it was directly involved in the attacks. [1] [2]
Cybersecurity Attack
In May 31, 2023, Progress Software notified Chevron Federal Credit Union (CFCU) of a critical vulnerability in MOVEIt a widely used file transfer platform Chevron Federal Credit Union utilizes to store and share large files. The union launched an investigation, finding no customer information was leaked. In July, CFCU re-opened the investigation, discovering that hackers gain unauthorized access to their systems between May 30-31.[3]
On August 23, Chevron Federal Credit Union notified the Attorney General of Maine about a vulnerability in MOVEIt that resulted in unauthorized access to name and financial information affecting over 90,000 customers.[3] This resulted in a class action lawsuit against Chevron Federal Credit Union on September 11, 2023 due to failing to protect the personal information of current and former customers cyberattack.[4] The lawsuit is still ongoing.
See also
References
- ↑ "N'Delta Killings: Chevron's Trial Begins Sept in US [Nigeria]". Business and Human Rights Centre. 2008-08-19. Retrieved 2026-02-24.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ↑ "Chevron Found Not Liable For Killings, Shootings and Torture of Nigerian Peaceful Protesters". Center For Constitutional Rights. 2026-02-24. Retrieved 2026-02-24.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ↑ 3.0 3.1 "Chevron Federal Credit Union Files Notice of Data Breach Affecting Over 90k Consumers". JDsupra. 2023-08-29. Archived from the original on 20 Jul 2025. Retrieved 2026-02-21.
- ↑ McCroskey, Kelsey (2024-03-14). "Chevron Federal Credit Union Failed to Protect Customer Data from Cyberattack, Class Action Says". Class Action. Archived from the original on 9 Nov 2025. Retrieved 2026-02-18.