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Data Breach Leaks 198M Car Buyers’ Personal Data
Security & Fraud // September 15, 2019

A massive data breach has compromised the records of 198 million car buyers. Jeremiah Fowler, a senior security researcher at Security Discovery, discovered the breach after coming across the same 413GB dataset multiple times. “It was clear that this was a compilation of potential car buyers...

Today In Data: Alexa Skills, Bitcoin Highs And Self-Serve Car Buying
Today In Data // December 18, 2017

Today in PYMNTS’ data, Alexa keeps learning new skills, cryptocurrency is reaching ever-higher, all-time highs, car buyers save money with self-serve purchasing options, chief financial officers (CFOs) believe large companies will benefit from tax reform and credit unions are partnering with digital security firms to...

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Automakers Hike Discounts as Interest Rates Chase Buyers Away

April 02, 2023
Automakers are under increased pressure to discount their cars as higher borrowing costs make consumers nervous. As The Financial Times reported Sunday (April 2), data from Cox Automotive shows the average interest rate on a new car or truck loan is at 8.95%, compared to 5.66% a year ago. Recent banking turmoil has tightened credit […]

Data Breach Leaks 198M Car Buyers’ Personal Data

September 15, 2019
A massive data breach has compromised the records of 198 million car buyers. Jeremiah Fowler, a senior security researcher at Security Discovery, discovered the breach after coming across the same 413GB...