Toyota Motor Corp on Friday announced that a major leak&nbsp;impacting more than 296,000 of its customers has been detected.

As per a Reuters report, around 296,019, email addresses and contact numbers have been exposed in the leak. Customers that use Toyota's telematics service T-connect, which is a smartphone app service, that allows users to connect to their vehicle via a network. Individuals, who have signed up for the service since July 2017, will have been affected by this.

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The Japanese automaker disclosed that a contractor who developed the T-connect website had accidentally uploaded parts of the source code with public settings. This went undetected from December 2017 to September 15 of this year.

Based on an assessment by security specialists, Toyota stated in a statement that it was impossible to confirm a third-party access from the access history of the data server where the information was stored. Furthermore, the company said that it cannot be completely ruled out either.

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However, Toyota claims that there was no possibility that its user's sensitive information like name, contact information or credit card details could have been leaked.

While the carmaker did not report cases of any such information being misused, it said that there exists a possibility of spamming, phishing scams and unsolicited emails being sent to those whose information has been leaked.

(With inputs from agencies)

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Toyota Motor Corp on Friday announced that a major leak impacting more than 296,000 of its customers has been detected. As per a Reuters report, around 296,019, email addresses and contact numbers have been exposed in the leak.

Toyota Motor Corp on Friday announced that a major leak impacting more than 296,000 of its customers has been detected. As per a Reuters report, around 296,019, email addresses and contact numbers have been exposed in the leak. Customers that use Toyota's telematics service T-connect, which is a smartphone app service, that allows users to connect to their vehicle via a network. Individuals, who have signed up for the service since July 2017, will have been affected by this. Watch | Tech Talk: Meta warns of password-stealing phone apps The Japanese automaker disclosed that a contractor who developed the T-connect website had accidentally uploaded parts of the source code with public settings. This went undetected from December 2017 to September 15 of this year. Based on an assessment by security specialists, Toyota stated in a statement that it was impossible to confirm a third-party access from the access history of the data server where the information was stored. Furthermore, the company said that it cannot be completely ruled out either. Also read | Ferrari falls victim to ransomware attack; 7GB of its internal documents made public However, Toyota claims that there was no possibility that its user's sensitive information like name, contact information or credit card details could have been leaked. While the carmaker did not report cases of any such information being misused, it said that there exists a possibility of spamming, phishing scams and unsolicited emails being sent to those whose information has been leaked. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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Japanese auto major Toyota on Thursday launched its premium hatchback Glanza in India. The car is Toyota's version of Suzuki's Baleno, which it is sourcing from its compatriot as part of their collaboration.

The Glanza has been tagged at an introductory price ranging from Rs 7.22 lakh to Rs 8.9 lakh.

Toyota, which is present in India through a joint venture with the Kirloskar group (Toyota Kirloskar Motors or TKM), is offering the Glanza only in two variants in 1.2 litre petrol engine with automatic transmission options. The variants are equipped with a new BS-VI compliant 'K-series' petrol engines.

Maruti Suzuki currently sells its Baleno in both petrol and diesel engine options with four different variants with automatic transmission options priced between Rs 5.46 lakh to Rs 8.9 lakh.

Commenting on the launch, Toyota Kirloskar Motor (TKM) Managing Director Masakazu Yoshimura said, "In a dynamic market like India, it will be our constant endeavour to offer a range of options to our customers whose choices are governed by their mobility needs and expectations from brand."

TKM is offering warranty of 3 years/1 lakh kilometres that can be extended up to 5 years/2.2 lakh km.

The Glanza comes equipped with features such as touchscreen audio with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay for smart phone based navigation.

In March this year, Toyota and Suzuki expanded scope of collaboration including manufacturing of Suzuki-developed compact SUV Vitara Brezza at Toyota's plant in India from 2022.

The two companies had also stated that they were considering a concrete collaboration in new fields that would include Suzuki supplying its Ciaz sedan and Ertiga multi-purpose vehicle to Toyota in India in addition to the already agreed supplies of premium hatchback Baleno and compact SUV Vitara Brezza.

The two partners had also agreed to extend their collaboration to Europe and Africa over and above their partnership in India. Suzuki will supply its India-produced vehicles - Baleno, Vitara Brezza, Ciaz, Ertiga - to Toyota for the African market as well.

Toyota on the other hand, will provide Suzuki its hybrid electric vehicle (HEV) technologies in India through local procurement of HEV systems, engines, and batteries, while also supplying THS (Toyota Hybrid System) to Suzuki in the global markets.

Japanese auto major Toyota on Thursday launched its premium hatchback Glanza in India. The car is Toyota's version of Suzuki's Baleno, which it is sourcing from its compatriot as part of their collaboration.

Japanese auto major Toyota on Thursday launched its premium hatchback Glanza in India. The car is Toyota's version of Suzuki's Baleno, which it is sourcing from its compatriot as part of their collaboration. The Glanza has been tagged at an introductory price ranging from Rs 7.22 lakh to Rs 8.9 lakh. Toyota, which is present in India through a joint venture with the Kirloskar group (Toyota Kirloskar Motors or TKM), is offering the Glanza only in two variants in 1.2 litre petrol engine with automatic transmission options. The variants are equipped with a new BS-VI compliant 'K-series' petrol engines. Maruti Suzuki currently sells its Baleno in both petrol and diesel engine options with four different variants with automatic transmission options priced between Rs 5.46 lakh to Rs 8.9 lakh. Commenting on the launch, Toyota Kirloskar Motor (TKM) Managing Director Masakazu Yoshimura said, "In a dynamic market like India, it will be our constant endeavour to offer a range of options to our customers whose choices are governed by their mobility needs and expectations from brand." TKM is offering warranty of 3 years/1 lakh kilometres that can be extended up to 5 years/2.2 lakh km. The Glanza comes equipped with features such as touchscreen audio with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay for smart phone based navigation. In March this year, Toyota and Suzuki expanded scope of collaboration including manufacturing of Suzuki-developed compact SUV Vitara Brezza at Toyota's plant in India from 2022. The two companies had also stated that they were considering a concrete collaboration in new fields that would include Suzuki supplying its Ciaz sedan and Ertiga multi-purpose vehicle to Toyota in India in addition to the already agreed supplies of premium hatchback Baleno and compact SUV Vitara Brezza. The two partners had also agreed to extend their collaboration to Europe and Africa over and above their partnership in India. Suzuki will supply its India-produced vehicles - Baleno, Vitara Brezza, Ciaz, Ertiga - to Toyota for the African market as well. Toyota on the other hand, will provide Suzuki its hybrid electric vehicle (HEV) technologies in India through local procurement of HEV systems, engines, and batteries, while also supplying THS (Toyota Hybrid System) to Suzuki in the global markets.

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296,000 Toyota customers affected by a data breach that went undetected since 2017

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