Geico Fined $9.75 Million for Hacking Incident Involving 116,000 Drivers’ Personal Information
Geico and Travelers Indemnity Company Violated State Data Protection Rules
The New York Attorney General’s office has fined car insurance company Geico $9.75 million on Monday for hacks that obtained personal information on 116,000 drivers in the state. The attorney general and state Department of Financial Services said Geico and Travelers Indemnity Company violated state data protection rules by failing to implement policies that would protect customers’ information.
Breach Exposed Information on 4,000 People
Both companies were hacked during the COVID-19 pandemic, amid a wave of cyberattacks seeking information such as drivers license numbers for use in fraudulent unemployment claims, the agencies said. Travelers will pay $1.55 million for a breach that exposed information on around 4,000 people, the agencies said.
Companies Agree to Improve Cybersecurity Practices
The two companies agreed to take measures to improve their cybersecurity practices. A Geico spokesperson said the company reported the breach to the state and that it has since put significant resources towards further strengthening its cybersecurity.
Published On November 26, 2024 at 11:17 AM IST
Published On November 26, 2024 at 11:17 AM IST
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