Unsecured database of U.S. car VINs exposed in massive leak of car vehicle identification numbers (VINs) Cybercriminals could use the unsecured information to commit identity fraud or identity theft. The leak should serve as a warning to consumers and auto dealerships about the importance of strong information protection. The scale of the VIN database leak highlighted how dealerships must work hard to secure their data. Once the imported data is added, car owners should be able to search for their details to see if they have been compromised.”]