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Toyota Financial Services ransom attack exposes customer banking info


Toyota Financial Services (TFS) says personal details, including bank account information, were compromised in last month’s ransomware attack claimed by the Medusa ransomware gang.

The European branch of the Japanese automaker’s vehicle financing and leasing subsidiary sent a notice, to affected individuals informing them of the exposure.

On December 5th, TFS has also announced the breach on its website and that “unauthorized persons had gained access to personal data.”

“As announced on November 16th, Toyota Financial Services Europe & Africa has detected unauthorized activity on systems at a limited number of locations, including Toyota Kreditbank GmbH in Germany,” the post stated, translated from German.


TFS handles auto loans, leases, and other financial services to Toyota customers in every continent.

Toyota Deutschland GmbH is an affiliated company held by Toyota Motor Europe (TME) in Brussels, Belgium and located in Köln (Cologne).

The breach notification letter, also sent in German,
explains that certain TKG files were accessed during the attack.

Toyota Financial Services breach notice

At this time, TFS can confirm the compromised information of those affected includes first and last names, as well as their residential postal code.

Other contract information that may have been exposed includes “contract amount, possible dunning status, and your IBAN (International Bank Account Number),” the letter stated.

“We regret any inconvenience this may have caused to customers and business partners,” TFS wrote.

“It’s not clear how the attackers initially gained access to Toyota’s systems, but with unauthorized access being detected, this could indicate stolen credentials were involved,” said CEO of My1Login Mike Newman.

Data frequently reveals that phishing and credential theft are two of the most common attack vectors used to deploy ransomware, Newman explained.

Newman said the incident is yet another example of “how criminals hold all the power when it comes to ransomware,” adding that for groups like Medusa, the money-making opportunities are endless.

“It doesn’t matter if the organization pays the ransom demand, attackers always have the upper hand as they can still…

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2023 Toyota Corolla Sedan Revs Up Power, Safety, Tech and Value


  • LE Gets Performance and Efficiency Boost with 169-HP Engine
  • Safety Tech Updated to Toyota Safety Sense 3.0 System
  • New 8-inch Touchscreen with Toyota Audio Multimedia Standard for All Models
  • Refreshed Front and Rear Styling
  • SE and XSE Receive Upgraded Standard Equipment

NASHVILLE, Tenn., Oct. 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — The Toyota Corolla Sedan rolls into 2023 a much-changed car, bringing major upgrades to performance, safety and multimedia. Just for good measure, Toyota revved up the front and rear styling to give Corolla an even more compelling presence.

It’s not often a car offers higher power and efficiency at the same time, but the 2023 Corolla LE Sedan does just that. The most popular Corolla Sedan grade, the 2023 LE gains the 169-horsepower 2.0L Dynamic Force four-cylinder engine used in all other Corolla gas models. Replacing a 139-hp 1.8L engine, the 2.0L offers much more dynamic performance, with 0-60 two seconds quicker. The 2.0L engine also delivers a boost of 25 lb-ft. of torque over the previous 1.8L, now 151 lb-ft.

Yet, this more powerful engine is also more efficient, improving on fuel economy ratings, with 32 city/41 hwy/35 EPA combined MPG in the LE model vs. 30/38/33 for the 2022 version with the 1.8L engine. (The Corolla Hybrid is covered by a separate media release.) The 2.0-liter Dynamic Force engine can achieve 40% thermal efficiency, which is a true measure of how well the engine converts fuel to energy.

That’s just for starters. All 2023 Corolla models upgrade to new Toyota Safety Sense 3.0 with new Proactive Driving Assist, including Obstacle Anticipation Assist and Deceleration Assist. Next-generation Toyota Audio Multimedia equips all 2023 Corolla models with an 8-inch high-resolution touch screen and added capabilities, including standard wireless Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™ compatibility. All models add two rear-seat USB-C ports for a total of four in the car.

The wide-ranging enhancements to the 12th-generation Corolla Sedan exemplify Toyota’s fervent approach to continuous improvement and customer satisfaction which has sold over 50 million globally since…

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Bridgestone Hit as Ransomware Torches Toyota Supply Chain – Threatpost



Bridgestone Hit as Ransomware Torches Toyota Supply Chain  Threatpost

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Toyota parts supplier loses $37 million in email scam

Toyota Boshoku, a seating and interiors supplier for Toyota cars, has revealed that it was tricked into moving a large amount of money into a bank account controlled by scammers.

Read more in my article on the Tripwire State of Security blog.

Graham Cluley