GEICO Details

GEICO

Chevy Chase, Maryland • employees • Insurance

Industry

Insurance

Security Incidents

The Government Employees Insurance Company is an American auto insurance company headquartered in Chevy Chase, Maryland. In addition to auto insurance, GEICO provides motorcycle, ATV, RV, boat, snowmobile, travel, pet, event, homeowner, renter, and jewelry insurance options.

Security Incidents

GEICO Breach of Apr 2021

Severity Score

Significant

Type

Data Breach

Summary

In April 2021, GEICO disclosed a data breach that exposed the personal information of its customers due to a security vulnerability in its online sales system. The breach, which occurred between January 21, 2021, and March 1, 2021, allowed unauthorized individuals to access driver's license numbers by exploiting the vulnerability. GEICO promptly addressed the issue and notified affected customers, advising them to monitor their credit reports and be vigilant for potential identity theft. The exact number of compromised records was not publicly disclosed, but the breach highlighted the risks as...
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Severity

The GEICO cyber security incident in April 2021 was severe as it involved the exposure of customers' driver's license numbers for more than a month. The breach allowed cybercriminals to access and steal sensitive personal information, posing a significant risk to the affected individuals' privacy and security.

Impact

The breach impacted GEICO customers by exposing their driver's license numbers, potentially leading to identity theft, fraud, and other malicious activities. Customers may face financial losses and reputational damage as a result of their personal information being compromised in the breach.