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Stellantis Says Third-Party Breach Exposed Customer Contact Data in North America

The incident underscores rising cyber threats to carmakers that rely on external vendors.

Overview

  • The company said only basic contact information was accessed and no financial or other sensitive personal data was compromised.
  • The unauthorized access occurred at an external provider that supports Stellantis' North American customer-service operations.
  • Stellantis activated its incident-response protocols, notified authorities, and began directly informing affected customers.
  • Customers were urged to watch for phishing attempts that could follow the exposure of contact details.
  • The number of affected individuals has not been disclosed as the investigation continues, with the episode noted alongside recent attacks on automakers such as Jaguar Land Rover.