February 12, 2024 at 07:53AM
The Caravan and Motorhome Club (CAMC) is still uncertain about whether members’ data was stolen in a January cyberattack. Forensic investigation has not confirmed data access, but potentially compromised information includes names, addresses, policy details, and personal claims data. CAMC aims to directly notify affected members and advises precautionary measures to safeguard against potential phishing attacks.
Key Takeaways from the Meeting Notes:
1. The Caravan and Motorhome Club (CAMC) is still uncertain whether members’ data was stolen in the recent cyberattack.
2. The CAMC has listed the different types of data that might have been accessed, specifying the compromised data for different insurance policies, including Mayday breakdown insurance, caravan insurance, and Red Pennant emergency assistance for European trips.
3. The organization has assured members that payment details, campsite booking details, and passwords have not been affected, but as a precautionary measure, members are advised to update their passwords.
4. Members have been instructed not to make contact regarding any potential personal data security matters, as the organization will directly contact affected members if the data is found to be compromised.
5. The CAMC has confirmed that it reported the incident to the UK’s data watchdog, the Information Commissioner’s Office, and mentioned taking further actions to enhance the club’s cybersecurity as instructed by cybersecurity experts.
6. The club will refrain from posting updates on social media about the incident, following the advice of third-party investigators, and will communicate further updates directly to members.
Overall, the meeting notes highlight the uncertainty surrounding the potential data breach, the steps taken by the CAMC to address the situation, and the precautions advised to members in response to the cyberattack.