US Bureau of Automotive Repair BAR May 2012 Hacking (Q16751)
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A data breach risk event
| Language | Label | Description | Also known as |
|---|---|---|---|
| English | US Bureau of Automotive Repair BAR May 2012 Hacking |
A data breach risk event |
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May 2012
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An unauthorized individual accessed the network of a BAR service provider between May 2012 and March 2013. The bank routing information of Smog Check stations licensed with the BAR was exposed. Those who may have had their accounts accessed are encouraged to close their old accounts and open new accounts with new PINs or passwords.UPDATE (07/11/2013): Approximately 7,500 Smog Check stations had bank account and routing numbers associated with the businesses exposed. (English)
