AvtoVAZ has reported a potential threat of phishing attacks targeting 32,000 Lada car owners.
In April, an archive containing phone numbers, VIN codes, car models, and analysis of the activity of these numbers in messengers was found on a closed online resource. The file was presented as an "official leak" from the company's servers.
Data, including personal information, was discovered on closed internet resources specializing in the trade of stolen databases. The source of the leak is not related to the manufacturer's internal systems — corporate servers use secure storage formats and have not been hacked.
Experts suggest that the information was collected through third-party platforms, such as service centers or online registrations on external sites. Fraudsters may send messages via messengers and email, masquerading as official communication channels. The goal is to extract confidential data or provoke money transfers under the pretext of "technical problems" or "special offers."
Lada owners are advised to ignore suspicious requests, not to follow links from unverified sources, and not to disclose VIN codes or passport details to strangers. To verify information, it is necessary to contact the brand's hotline or authorized dealerships.