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The Hertz Corporation obo Hertz Dollar and Thrifty data breach investigation
- Filed
- April 11, 2025
- Regulator
- Indiana AG
- People affected
- Not stated
- File status
- Investigation Open
What the filing confirms
- The Hertz Corporation obo Hertz Dollar and Thrifty reported the incident to the Indiana Attorney General.
Still unknown
- Which categories of personal information were taken. The filing does not list them.
- How many people were affected. The filing does not give a number.
- What caused the incident beyond the description in the filing.
- How the attackers got in, and whether basic safeguards such as multi-factor sign-in were in place.
Investigation notes
The Hertz Corporation, operating on behalf of Hertz, Dollar, and Thrifty, is a major international vehicle rental company. As a transportation and rental services provider, the company typically collects and maintains sensitive consumer information, including government-issued identification, payment card details, and personal contact information necessary for processing vehicle rentals and insurance requirements. This data breach was officially reported to the Indiana Attorney General in 2025, confirming that unauthorized access to systems occurred. If you have received a formal data breach notification letter, it indicates that your personal information was likely involved in this incident. We recommend reviewing the letter carefully to understand the specific scope of the exposure and the identity monitoring services being offered to protect your financial and personal security.
What our attorneys examine
A cyberattack does not excuse a company from protecting the information it holds. We look at whether The Hertz Corporation obo Hertz Dollar and Thrifty used reasonable security, how long it kept the data, and how quickly it told the people affected. Those questions decide whether a class action or individual claim is possible. Read more on how ransomware lawsuits work, or browse other incident files in Indiana.
The Hertz Corporation obo Hertz Dollar and Thrifty data breach questions
- Is the The Hertz Corporation obo Hertz Dollar and Thrifty data breach letter legit or a scam?
- A notice from The Hertz Corporation obo Hertz Dollar and Thrifty in the mail matches the breach The Hertz Corporation obo Hertz Dollar and Thrifty reported to the Indiana Attorney General on April 11, 2025. Check that the company name and dates in your letter match that filing. A real notice of data security incident won't ask for your password, Social Security number or a payment — if it does, contact The Hertz Corporation obo Hertz Dollar and Thrifty through a phone number or website you find yourself.
- Did The Hertz Corporation obo Hertz Dollar and Thrifty offer free credit monitoring?
- Look for an enrollment code in your The Hertz Corporation obo Hertz Dollar and Thrifty notice. Companies that offer free credit monitoring after a breach usually include it there, with a deadline to activate. Using the free service won't stop you from joining a lawsuit or settlement later.
- Is there a The Hertz Corporation obo Hertz Dollar and Thrifty data breach class action lawsuit?
- Law firms often open an investigation after a breach notice like this one, and a class action lawsuit may follow. This page doesn't confirm that a lawsuit has been filed against The Hertz Corporation obo Hertz Dollar and Thrifty. You usually don't have to join a class action to be included — if a settlement is reached, class members are notified and can file a claim.
- What should I do after getting the The Hertz Corporation obo Hertz Dollar and Thrifty data breach notice?
- Keep the letter and the envelope, and note the date it arrived. Freeze your credit with Equifax, Experian and TransUnion, change any passwords the notice mentions, and sign up for any free credit monitoring the letter offers. Then check whether you may have a claim.
- Do I need a The Hertz Corporation obo Hertz Dollar and Thrifty data breach lawyer or attorney?
- An attorney can read your notice and tell you whether a claim makes sense. A case review here is free, and data breach cases are usually handled on contingency, so there is no upfront cost.
- Can I sue The Hertz Corporation obo Hertz Dollar and Thrifty over the data breach?
- It depends on what was exposed, the law in Indiana and your own state, and whether you've been harmed. Most people take part through a class action rather than suing alone. Keep your notification letter — it's the proof that connects you to the breach.
- How much could a The Hertz Corporation obo Hertz Dollar and Thrifty data breach settlement or claim be worth?
- There is no set amount, and no The Hertz Corporation obo Hertz Dollar and Thrifty settlement is confirmed here. In past data breach settlements, payments depended on what data was exposed and on documented losses — fraud, out-of-pocket costs and time spent dealing with the breach. Keep receipts and records; they're what damages claims are built on.
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