FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

ParkMobile Issues Notice of Data Breach Affecting Basic Account Information

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. - ParkMobile users are encouraged to change their passwords following a recent data breach at the company which compromised user passwords. 

ParkMobile's investigation into the breach confirmed that basic account information – license plate numbers and, if provided by the user, email addresses and/or phone numbers, and vehicle nicknames – was accessed. In a small percentage of cases, mailing addresses were affected. No credit cards or parking transaction history were accessed, and we do not collect Social Security numbers, driver's license numbers, or dates of birth.

ParkMobile protects user passwords by encrypting them with advanced hashing and salting technologies. As an added precaution, ParkMobile has communicated to users via a support page that they should consider changing their passwords. In the coming days ParkMobile plans to communicate with its users through other channels as well.

When using the ParkMobile app or visiting the ParkMobile website, users should see a notification and other information about the breach. For questions or concerns, please contact ParkMobile through the app "Settings" then "Chat Support," or go to the ParkMobile website.

The Morgantown Parking Authority uses ParkMobile as a convenient payment option in its metered lots and metered parking spaces.

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