Massive hack in France exposes personal data of 23 million auto repair shop customers
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Published at: 09/11/2026 04:24 PM
A major cyberattack affected the database linked to the SGS group's vehicle technical inspection networks in France, breaching the personal information of approximately 23 million customers and around 40 million vehicle license plates.
The TASS news agency reported that the leak compromises the automotive review services Securitest, Auto Securite and Verif Autos. According to reports broadcast by the television channel TF1, the computer intrusion exposed vehicle records and private data associated with owners in French territory.
The attack was attributed to a cybercriminal identified under the pseudonym ChimerAZ, who is subject to a search and arrest warrant from local authorities after being linked to previous incursions against political parties, fire services and public administration entities in the Ile-de-France region.
French IT security authorities and agencies are continuing their investigations to determine the extent of the technical breach and coordinate appropriate legal actions in the face of massive data exposure.
Mazo News Team