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Hertz Data Breach Investigation
Shamis & Gentile P.A., one of the nation's premier class action law firms specializing in data breach cases, is investigating The Hertz Corporation data breach.
If you were affected by the data breach, your sensitive personally identifiable information may have been exposed, and you may be eligible for compensation.
About The Hertz Corporation
The Hertz Corporation is a major global car rental company operating under the Hertz Global Holdings umbrella. Established in 1918, Hertz began as a small car rental operation in Chicago and has grown to become one of the largest vehicle rental companies worldwide.
Today, Hertz operates several well-known rental brands, including Hertz, Dollar Rent A Car, Thrifty Car Rental, and Firefly Car Rental.
Headquartered in Estero, Florida, Hertz has a significant global footprint, serving customers in over 160 countries across North America, Europe, Asia, Latin America, and other regions.
What Happened?
On February 10, 2025, Hertz confirmed a data breach involving Cleo Communications US, LLC, a third-party vendor providing file transfer services for Hertz. The breach occurred in two separate incidents, first in October 2024 and again in December 2024.
Unauthorized individuals exploited zero-day vulnerabilities in Cleo's platform, gaining access to sensitive personal information belonging to Hertz customers and employees.
Information exposed:
- Names
- Contact information
- Dates of birth
- Credit card information
- Driver’s license information
- Information related to workers’ compensation claims
- Social Security or other government identification numbers
- Passport information
- Medicare or Medicaid IDs associated with workers’ compensation claims
- Injury-related information associated with vehicle accident claims
To date, the total number of people affected has not been disclosed. However, filings with the Texas Attorney General disclosed 96665 Texans have been affected in addition to the disclosure to the Maine Attorney General stating 3,409 residents of the state are affected.
Which Rental Companies are Affected?
- Hertz
- Dollar
- Thrifty
Your Rights and Next Steps
If you were affected by the Hertz data breach, you have several important rights and options available to protect yourself and your personal information.
First, you can enroll in the free identity monitoring services offered by Hertz through Kroll.
Additionally, you should consider taking the following proactive steps:
- Regularly review your financial statements and credit reports for suspicious or unauthorized activity.
- Request a free annual credit report from each of the three major credit bureaus (Equifax, Experian, and TransUnion).
- Place a fraud alert on your credit file by contacting any one of the three major credit reporting agencies. A fraud alert requires businesses to verify your identity before issuing credit in your name.
- Consider placing a credit freeze (also known as a security freeze) on your credit reports. A credit freeze prevents new creditors from accessing your credit information without your explicit authorization, helping to prevent identity theft.
You May Be Entitled to Compensation
If your personal information was exposed in the Hertz data breach, you may be eligible for compensation. Experienced data breach lawyers are ready to help you understand your rights and guide you through the process of joining a class action lawsuit.
To find out if you qualify and to join a lawsuit against Hertz, complete the below form. Lawyers will review your case and help you seek the compensation you deserve.
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