Avis Rent A Car
Data Breach Class Action Lawsuit

Posted: September 6, 2024 -- Attention, victims of the Avis Rent A Car data breach.

Abington Cole + Ellery is investigating the data breach recently announced by Avis Rent A Car.

Avis Rent A Car data breach summary:

Approximately 299,000 individuals were affected by the Avis Rent A Car data breach.

Breached data may include, but is not necessarily limited to: names, dates of birth, addresses, driver’s license data, financial data (e.g. account numbers, credit or debit card numbers).

On August 5, 2024, Avis Rent A Car (Avis) reportedly identified a security breach in one of its business applications, wherein an unauthorized entity had gained access. Upon discovering the breach, Avis claims it took immediate measures to terminate the intrusion, initiated a comprehensive investigation with the assistance of cybersecurity specialists, and notified the appropriate authorities.

According to Avis, the investigation revealed that the unauthorized access took place between August 3 and August 6, 2024. Following the incident, Avis claims it has been collaborating with cybersecurity experts to devise a strategy for strengthening the security of the compromised application.

Furthermore, the company has reportedly implemented additional protective measures across its systems and is conducting a thorough review of its security protocols to reinforce and augment its overall defenses.

As a result of the data breach, Avis Rent A Car is offering 12 months of free credit monitoring and/or identity theft protection services to some affected individuals.

Additional information about the Avis Rent A Car data breach may be found here: Avis Rent A Car Breach Notification.

About Avis Rent A Car:

Avis Rent A Car is a global car rental company with operations in numerous countries. Founded in 1946, the company originally catered to the needs of travelers by providing rental cars at airports. Avis has grown into one of the largest car rental brands, offering a wide range of vehicles to meet the varying transportation needs of its customers. The company primarily serves business travelers, vacationers, and those needing temporary vehicle replacements.

Avis operates through a network of corporate-owned and franchised locations. It provides rental services at airports, city centers, and other locations across different regions. The company has adopted technologies to streamline the rental process, including mobile apps for reservations, vehicle tracking, and customer service. Avis is part of the Avis Budget Group, which includes other brands in the vehicle rental industry.

The Avis Rent A Car Website may have additional information about or provide periodic updates regarding the data breach.

For more information about steps you can take to possibly reduce the chances harm arising from a data breach, please review the following article: What are some steps you can take if you've been the victim of a data breach?

If you believe you are a victim of the Avis Rent A Car data breach, and if you would like to volunteer to serve as a class representative in a class action lawsuit regarding this data breach, please submit your information via the form on this webpage. This website is not associated with nor authorized by Avis Rent A Car or any affiliated companies. If you have received any other data breach notifications, you may to review Abington Cole + Ellery's current list of data breach investigations.