Zoomcar Says Data Breach Exposed Details of 8.4 Million Users

India-based car-sharing platform Zoomcar has disclosed a security breach that exposed personal information belonging to about 8.4 million customers, according to a regulatory filing made on 17 June. The company said attackers accessed a database containing users’ names, phone numbers, email addresses and car registration details. Payment information does not appear to have been compromised, initial investigations indicate. Zoomcar is continuing to assess the scope of the intrusion and has notified law-enforcement authorities and relevant regulators. The company said it is contacting affected users and has implemented additional security measures while the probe continues.