The Hertz Corporation (Hertz, Dollar and Thrifty) Data Breach – Investigated by Federman & Sherwood
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma (April 17, 2025) – Hertz recently announced that Cleo Communications US, LLC (Cleo), a third-party vendor that provides a file transfer platform used by the company, experienced a data breach that may have exposed sensitive and/or personal information of certain individuals. As noted in the breach notification, Hertz was informed that data within its own systems could have been impacted due to the Cleo security incident. In response, Hertz promptly launched an internal investigation to determine the nature and scope of the incident.
Through this investigation, Hertz confirmed on February 10, 2025, that an unauthorized third party had potentially accessed and obtained sensitive information by exploiting zero-day vulnerabilities in Cleo’s platform during events that occurred in October and December 2024. Following this discovery, Hertz conducted a comprehensive data review to identify the specific information affected and determine which individuals may have been impacted. This review concluded on April 2, 2025.
Federman & Sherwood is actively investigating the data breach to determine its full scope, including the possibility of additional compromised information and the extent of overall exposure. The firm strongly encourages all affected individuals and organizations to stay vigilant and take proactive steps to safeguard their personal, medical, and financial information.
The type of information potentially exposed includes:
- Name
- Social Security number
- Date of birth
- Contact information (phone number, email, address)
- Driver’s license information
- Passport information
- Financial information
- Medical information
- Other sensitive information
What is The Hertz Corporation (Hertz, Dollar and Thrifty)?
The Hertz Corporation is a major car rental company that operates globally under brands like Hertz, Dollar, and Thrifty. It provides rental services for both personal and business use, including vehicles for leisure travel, business needs, and even rideshare services. Hertz also sells pre-owned vehicles through its Hertz Car Sales locations.
If you have received a data breach notification and wish to understand its implications, learn about your legal rights, or explore the option of participating in related legal action, Federman & Sherwood is ready to assist you. The firm is actively investigating the incident and evaluating potential claims on behalf of individuals whose personal or financial information may have been compromised.
To speak with a member of our legal team or to request more information, please contact us by email at info@federmanlaw.com or visit our website at www.federmanlaw.com.
We are committed to helping affected individuals seek justice and accountability.
FEDERMAN & SHERWOOD
(405) 235-1560