Hacker Chimeraz Claims 259 Million Records Stolen from SGS French Vehicle Inspection Operations
French hacker Chimeraz has listed for sale a large dataset allegedly taken from SGS French subsidiaries including Auto Sécurité, Sécuritest and Vérif’Autos. The claimed dump contains 259 million lines covering 22.7 million individuals and mixes vehicle technical data with personal contact information. Advertised volumes include 90.8 million vehicle entries, 74.7 million inspections, 29.2 million service records and 40.9 million distinct license plates. The seller also offers subsets linking names, phone numbers and email addresses to specific vehicles and past services. Data samples contain entries dated between 2016 and 2025. Chimeraz has previously claimed responsibility for breaches affecting French tourism operators and political parties. The authenticity of the SGS claim remains unverified by independent sources.
ZATAZNov 9, 2026Translated from French