Car Rental Company Avis Reports Data Breach

The firm has not revealed the number of affected customers.
Car Rental Company Avis Reports Data Breach
A sign hangs on an Avis rental car branch in New York City on Jan. 2, 2013. John Moore/Getty Images
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U.S. car rental company Avis revealed that it recently suffered a data breach, with the attackers gaining access to personal data belonging to customers.

“We discovered on August 5, 2024, that an unauthorized third party gained access to one of our business applications,” a Sept. 4 data breach notification sent to customers reads. “[Avis] determined on August 14, 2024, that your personal information was obtained by the unauthorized third party.”
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