Mansour Group: 12,150 user records leaked on DarkForums

Overview

On November 18, 2024, DarkForums user Knox shared a data breach affecting Mansour Group, an Egyptian multinational conglomerate and the world's largest General Motors dealer. The post states that 12,150 unique users were exposed, with sample rows showing customer and vehicle details. The breach is credited to a leaker named 888.

What was published

The sample records include:

• Name, email and mobile number
• Joined date
• VIN number, chassis number and license
• Owner name, city and vehicle year
• Brand, model and kilometers

Sample rows show Egyptian customers with vehicle registration data for Chevrolet, MG and other brands.

Risks for affected individuals

Mansour Group customers could face phishing using their vehicle ownership details. VIN and chassis numbers combined with owner names and cities enable convincing vehicle-related scams and identity fraud.

What remains unknown

• Mansour Group has not publicly commented
• The full dataset was not visible in the thread
• The exact collection period of the records is not confirmed

What affected people should do

Egyptian vehicle owners registered with Mansour Group dealerships should be cautious of calls or messages referencing their vehicles. Anyone contacted with their VIN details should verify through official channels and report suspicious activity.