The American Car Rental Association’s April update includes information on airport MAG relief, vehicle cybersecurity guidance, COVID-19 liability protection bills, and $2 billion in unused grants — along with an April Fool’s joke.
April 1, 2021
The attack by Darkside ransomware group resulted in the theft of 120GB of corporate, banking and franchise data.
February 17, 2021
Vehicle users should consider deleting personal data from any and all vehicle infotainment systems before allowing anyone access to their vehicle.
November 16, 2018
A newly-formed alliance of fleet associations, telematics providers, and the nation's largest rental car provider have asked the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) for a public hearing to help clarify who will control access to vehicle data.
August 20, 2018
When drivers connect their phones to a rental car's infotainment system via Bluetooth, their personal data and safety can be compromised with malware through text messages.
August 10, 2018
Careem said it is working with law enforcement and cybercrime experts to fully understand what happened, how it happened, who exactly was affected, and what the ride-hailing group can do to prevent future attacks.
April 25, 2018
Hertz France must pay a 40,000 euros fine after personal information from almost 36,000 of its customers was found to be easily available online.
August 8, 2017