Nissan Customer Data Exposed in Red Hat Security Breach
A recent security incident at the software company Red Hat led to the exposure of personal information belonging to approximately 21,000 Nissan customers in Japan. This breach specifically targeted GitLab repositories, allowing cybercriminals to access sensitive details like names, physical addresses, and contact information from a regional sales division. While no financial data was stolen, the event highlights a recurring pattern of cybersecurity challenges for Nissan, which has faced multiple international data leaks over the past two years. The situation underscores the significant supply chain risks companies face when outsourcing critical data management to third-party technology providers. To mitigate these threats, experts recommend that businesses implement zero-trust architectures and rigorous vendor assessments to protect their customer ecosystems. Affected individuals are advised to remain vigilant against identity theft and phishing schemes that often follow such high-profile exposures.
