Stellantis Data Breach: ShinyHunters Drive Off with Customer Contact Info
Stellantis has hit a speed bump with a data breach impacting its North American operations. While no sensitive information was accessed, the company is warning customers about potential phishing attacks. In the words of a cyber expert, third-party integrations might just be the carpool lane hackers love to exploit.
Hot Take:
Looks like Stellantis just hit a pothole on the cybersecurity highway. Perhaps it’s time for them to pop the hood and check the third-party engine before they end up with more than just a fender bender in the data department!
Key Points:
- Stellantis disclosed a data breach involving a third-party service provider’s platform.
- Contact information of North American customers was compromised.
- No financial or sensitive personal information was accessed.
- Phishing attacks and unsolicited communication are potential risks post-breach.
- ShinyHunters extortion group is suspected to have exploited the breach.
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