Tesla data breach affecting 75k employees attributed to ‘insider misconduct’.

Tesla Notifies Employees of Insider Data Breach

The​ news is out: Tesla has recently informed its current and former employees about a significant data breach ​that occurred in May. This breach involved a staggering 75,000 confidential files containing personal information. According to the Maine attorney general’s office, the breach was a result of “insider​ wrongdoing.”

The breach affected a total of 75,735 Tesla workers, compromising their Social Security ⁣numbers, names, and addresses.

This breach even affected nine residents​ of the state who were current or former employees of Tesla.

German Newspaper Reports Insider Breach at Tesla

In a shocking revelation, a German newspaper named Handelsblatt informed Tesla on May 10, 2023, that it had obtained confidential‌ information about the company. The ‌newspaper received ‍over 100 gigabytes‌ of data ​from ⁣two leakers.

According to Handelsblatt’s report in May, a ⁢disgruntled former employee ​provided them access to the files as a service technician, highlighting⁣ Tesla’s alleged failure to adequately protect data from customers, employees, and business partners.

Tesla’s recent notice confirmed that an internal ⁢investigation⁢ revealed the involvement of⁤ two former employees who violated the company’s IT security and data protection⁢ policies by misappropriating and sharing the⁣ information with the⁤ media outlet.

The letter stated that Tesla has filed lawsuits against the two former employees, although the exact jurisdiction of the case was not specified.

Tesla has taken legal action to prohibit the former employees‍ from further using, accessing, or‍ disseminating the data, with potential criminal penalties. The company is⁤ also cooperating with law⁢ enforcement⁢ and external forensics experts to ensure appropriate ⁣measures are taken.

The company has seized electronic ⁣devices believed to contain the sensitive company information.

In response to the breach, Tesla has informed⁣ its employees that no misuse of personal data has been detected. As a precautionary measure, the‌ company will provide complimentary membership to Experian IdentityWorks’⁢ credit monitoring and identity theft service.

The duration of the membership will vary‍ from one to two years, depending on the employee and the specific engagement number⁤ mentioned in the letter they receive.

The Epoch Times has reached out to Tesla for comment.

Recent Data Breach Raises Concerns

According to the leaked files, Handelsblatt‍ reported that there were nearly 4,000 customer complaints ​regarding Tesla’s driver assistance systems, particularly related to sudden ⁢acceleration or phantom braking.

The news outlet assured Tesla⁤ that it would not publish any personal information and is legally prohibited from using it inappropriately.

The‌ German union, ⁢IG Metall, finds these leaks disturbing and demands that Tesla inform employees about‌ future data protection breaches.‍ They also urge the company to create an environment where staff​ can openly‍ discuss⁣ problems and grievances ​without fear.

“These revelations fit with the picture that we have gained in just under two years,” said Dirk Schulze, IG Metall district manager for Berlin,⁣ Brandenburg, and Saxony.