About Eastgate Auto, Inc.
Eastgate Auto, Inc., located in Indianapolis, IN, experienced a data breach involving unauthorized access to their systems. The breach, which occurred on October 28, 2024, involved an external system hacking incident. Although the total number of affected individuals is not specified, one Maine resident was impacted. The breach was discovered on November 13, 2024, prompting an investigation and subsequent notification to the affected individual.
What Happened
On or about October 28, 2024, Eastgate Auto detected suspicious activity on certain servers and systems. Upon becoming aware of this activity, Eastgate Auto launched a comprehensive investigation with the assistance of cybersecurity specialists to determine the full nature and scope of the activity. The investigation determined that certain computer systems were subject to unauthorized access between October 23, 2024 and October 29, 2024, and data was or may have been downloaded from a subset of those systems. Eastgate Auto then performed a time-intensive third-party review of the potentially impacted files to determine what information was contained within the files and to whom the information related. Following the third-party review, Eastgate Auto undertook a detailed internal review of its records to identify contact information to provide notifications. Eastgate Auto recently concluded this review. The information potentially impacted includes name, address, and driver’s license number / state identification number.
The breach involved unauthorized access to Eastgate Auto’s systems, affecting certain computer systems from October 23, 2024, to October 29, 2024. The breached data included names, addresses, and driver’s license numbers/state identification numbers.
Next Steps
Affected individuals should remain vigilant for signs of identity theft and fraud by regularly reviewing account statements and monitoring their credit reports. Eastgate Auto has notified federal law enforcement and is working to enhance security measures and provide employee training. Impacted individuals are advised to consider placing a fraud alert and security freeze on their credit files and to report any suspicious activity to the Federal Trade Commission, their state Attorney General, or local law enforcement.
Identity Theft Protection Services
Eastgate Auto is offering impacted individuals 12 months of identity and credit monitoring services through IDX at no cost. These services include guidance on protecting against identity theft and fraud, such as placing fraud alerts, security freezes, and obtaining free credit reports. Additionally, Eastgate Auto is providing information on protecting against tax fraud and encouraging individuals to remain vigilant by monitoring their accounts and reporting any incidents of fraud.