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Stellantis reports data breach at third-party provider for North America

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Stellantis, the parent company of Chrysler, said on Sunday it had detected unauthorized access at a third-party service provider supporting its North American customer service operations.

The company confirmed that the breach exposed only basic contact information, with no financial or highly sensitive personal data compromised. Stellantis did not specify how many customers were affected.

“Upon discovery, we immediately activated our incident response protocols … and are directly informing affected customers,” Stellantis said, adding that authorities have been notified. The automaker urged customers to remain vigilant against phishing attempts.

The breach is the latest in a growing wave of cyberattacks targeting automakers. Earlier this month, Jaguar Land Rover was forced to shut factories until September 24 after a major cyber incident disrupted retail and production operations.

The rise in attacks reflects the increasing vulnerability of the automotive industry, as digital platforms and connected services become more integral to customer operations and vehicle support systems.

UK monitors supply chain risks after Jaguar Land Rover cyberattack halts production

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The UK government said Friday it is working with Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) to assess the fallout of a cyberattack that has kept the automaker’s factories offline for more than three weeks. JLR, Britain’s largest carmaker, confirmed its plants will remain shut until at least September 24, extending the disruption first triggered in early September when production was halted to contain the breach.

The shutdown has sparked growing concern over the impact on JLR’s extensive supply chain, which supports 104,000 jobs across the country, many of them at small and medium-sized firms. The Unite trade union has warned the stoppage could lead to layoffs if the disruption persists and has called for government intervention to protect workers.

In a joint statement, the government and the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) said officials, including national cyber experts, are directly supporting JLR’s recovery efforts and working to evaluate the knock-on effects across the industry.

The incident underscores the vulnerability of major manufacturing operations to cyberattacks and the risks they pose to national supply chains, especially in sectors where thousands of smaller firms depend on the output of a single large manufacturer.

Jaguar Land Rover Confirms Data Impact in Cybersecurity Breach

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Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) confirmed Wednesday that “some data” was compromised in a cybersecurity incident disclosed last week, which has disrupted both production and sales at the luxury carmaker.

Key Details

  • JLR has not specified the type of data affected.

  • The company said it is working with authorities and forensic teams to investigate.

  • Impacted individuals or entities will be contacted directly if necessary.

Context

  • JLR, owned by India’s Tata Motors, shut down internal systems last week to contain the breach.

  • The company is already facing launch delays and slowing demand, making the disruption more challenging.

  • UK media outlets have linked the incident to several cybercriminal groups, though JLR has not confirmed responsibility claims.

Next Steps

  • The forensic investigation is ongoing.

  • JLR says it will continue updating authorities and stakeholders as more details emerge.

  • Disruptions could potentially last several weeks.