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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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== References == | == References == | ||
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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.'' | ||