Data breach
South African Natis Extract data breach
In 2010, South African Natis Extract suffered a data breach affecting 196,017 records. Exposed data included manufacturer, model, vin numbers and 7 other types of data.
Breach date
196 017
Records in the breach
10
Types of data exposed
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Data exposed in the South African Natis Extract breach
- Manufacturer
- Model
- VIN Numbers
- Engine Numbers
- Names
- Surname
- Identity Numbers
- Addresses
- Phone Numbers
- Email Addresses
About the breach
During 2010 a file titled "Vehicle Extract" was sold in public containing 774,090 Natis records on vehicles and owners. The file consisted on vehicle information as well as personal identifiable information on owners.
It is not known where the file originated from and the reason it was compiled.
It is not known where the file originated from and the reason it was compiled.
How to protect yourself
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1. Monitor your credit report for any suspicious activities. If you cannot do this yourself, make use of any service that does this on your behalf.
2. Be on the lookout for an increase in number of spam or scam calls and emails. We recommend you make use of Apps like True Caller, which can assist you in identifying any possible spam or scam calls.
1. Monitor your credit report for any suspicious activities. If you cannot do this yourself, make use of any service that does this on your behalf.
2. Be on the lookout for an increase in number of spam or scam calls and emails. We recommend you make use of Apps like True Caller, which can assist you in identifying any possible spam or scam calls.
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