Nissan North America disclosed a ransomware attack in May 2024 where cybercriminals not only demanded a ransom but also acquired social security numbers of 53,000 employees. This security breach happened in November 2023; although financial data wasn't compromised, sensitive personal information including social security numbers was accessed. Despite offering credit monitoring and identity theft protection, Nissan has a history of cyber attacks, with previous incidents affecting customer and employee data, including leaks of proprietary source code and other personal information
This breach highlights the ongoing threats faced by companies and the importance of robust cybersecurity measures to safeguard sensitive data. https://www.bitdefender.com/blog/hotforsecurity/nissan-reveals-ransomware-attack-exposed-53-000-workers-social-security-numbers/