The Toyota Motor Data Breach of 2023: A Case Study in Cloud Misconfiguration
In the realm of cybersecurity, the year 2023 will be remembered for many reasons, one of which is the massive data breach at Toyota Motor Corporation. This incident, which exposed the personal information of approximately 260,000 car owners, serves as a stark reminder of the potential pitfalls of cloud misconfigurations and the importance of robust cybersecurity measures. The Discovery of the Breach In 2023, Toyota Motor Corporation discovered two additional misconfigured cloud services that had been leaking car owners’ personal information....