Exposed VINs
MEDIUM RISKData breach — June 2017
In June 2017, an unsecured database with more than 10 million VINs (vehicle identification numbers) was discovered by researchers. Believed to be sourced from US car dealerships, the data included a raft of personal information and vehicle data along with 397k unique email addresses.
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What happened in the Exposed VINs data breach?
In June 2017, an unsecured database with more than 10 million VINs (vehicle identification numbers) was discovered by researchers. Believed to be sourced from US car dealerships, the data included a raft of personal information and vehicle data along with 397k unique email addresses.
The exposed data included 8 types of personal information. Learn more about what a data breach means for you.
Quick answer — was Exposed VINs hacked?
Yes. Exposed VINs was breached in June 2017. The breach exposed 396,650 records including dates of birth, email addresses, family structure. If your email was involved, your data may still be at risk today. Check if you were affected.
Why was the Exposed VINs breach so dangerous?
The Exposed VINs breach exposed 396,650 records — that is a large number of compromised accounts. The combination of dates of birth, email addresses, family structure makes this a medium-risk breach that should be addressed promptly.
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What data was stolen in the Exposed VINs breach?
Dates of birth — used to verify identity for account takeover and fraud
Email addresses — used for phishing attacks and credential stuffing against your other accounts
Family structure — may be combined with other breach data to build a profile for targeted attacks
Genders — may be combined with other breach data to build a profile for targeted attacks
Names — used to build profiles and target you with personalised scams
Phone numbers — enables SIM swapping attacks and targeted SMS phishing scams
Physical addresses — combined with other data, used for identity theft and physical fraud
Vehicle details — may be combined with other breach data to build a profile for targeted attacks
Is the Exposed VINs breach still dangerous in 2026?
Yes. Stolen data from the Exposed VINs breach remains dangerous years after the incident. Research shows that over 65% of stolen credentials from older breaches have never been changed by the account holders. Attackers routinely compile data from multiple breaches to build complete profiles, and credentials from 2017 are still actively used in credential stuffing attacks today.
Personal information like email addresses, phone numbers, and dates of birth never expire. Even if you changed your Exposed VINs password, the other exposed data can be combined with information from other breaches to target you. Learn more about how long stolen data stays dangerous.
Frequently asked about the Exposed VINs breach
Approximately 396,650 user records were exposed in the Exposed VINs breach in June 2017.
Yes. Leaked credentials are actively used in credential stuffing attacks years after a breach. If you reused your Exposed VINs password elsewhere and haven't changed it, those accounts remain at risk today.
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Who was affected by the Exposed VINs breach?
The Exposed VINs data breach affected approximately 396,650 users who had accounts with the service. While not the largest breach on record, it still represents a significant number of compromised accounts in our database of 970+ known breaches.
If you ever created an account with Exposed VINs or used their services, your data may have been included in this breach. Check your email now to find out. You can also read our guide on what to do immediately after a data breach.
If your email was in the Exposed VINs breach
Change your Exposed VINs password immediately
Go to Exposed VINs and change your password right now. Use a strong, unique password that you have never used anywhere else.
Change any account sharing that password
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