Bridgestone Cyberattack: Manufacturing Impact Confirmed
- Global tire manufacturer Bridgestone Americas (BSA) confirmed on September 3, 2025, that it is investigating a cybersecurity incident impacting some of its manufacturing facilities in North America.
- Bridgestone believes the attack was contained quickly, preventing the theft of customer data or deep infiltration of its network.
- Bridgestone Americas (BSA) is the North American subsidiary of Bridgestone Corporation, the world's largest tire and rubber company by revenue.
Bridgestone Americas Confirms Cybersecurity Incident Affecting Manufacturing Facilities
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Updated September 4, 2025, at 15:00:30 UTC
What Happened?
Global tire manufacturer Bridgestone Americas (BSA) confirmed on September 3, 2025, that it is investigating a cybersecurity incident impacting some of its manufacturing facilities in North America. Initial reports surfaced on September 2, 2025, concerning facilities in Aiken County, South carolina, and Joliette, Quebec, Canada.Teh company states its swift response contained the attack in its early stages.
Bridgestone believes the attack was contained quickly, preventing the theft of customer data or deep infiltration of its network. However, the full extent of the disruption and potential data compromise is still under examination.
Bridgestone Americas: A Global Powerhouse
Bridgestone Americas (BSA) is the North American subsidiary of Bridgestone Corporation, the world’s largest tire and rubber company by revenue. Founded in 1931 by Shojiro Ishibashi in Japan, Bridgestone has grown into a multinational corporation with operations in over 150 countries.
BSA is a important contributor to the parent company’s overall performance. In 2024, BSA generated $12 billion in sales and $1.2 billion in operating profit, representing approximately 43% of Bridgestone Corporation’s total revenue. The company operates 50 production facilities across the Americas and employs roughly 55,000 people.
| Metric | 2024 Value (BSA) | Percentage of Bridgestone Corp. |
|---|---|---|
| Sales | $12 Billion | ~43% |
| Operating Profit | $1.2 Billion | ~43% |
| Employees | 55,000 | ~43% |
| Production Facilities | 50 | N/A |
Timeline of Events
- September 2, 2025: Initial reports emerge of a cybersecurity incident impacting Bridgestone Americas facilities in Aiken County, South Carolina (WRDW News).
- September 3, 2025: Canadian media outlets report similar disruptions at a Bridgestone facility in Joliette, Quebec (MonJoliette).
- September 3, 2025: Bridgestone Americas officially confirms the cybersecurity incident and states it is investigating (Bridgestone Americas Newsroom).
- September 4, 2025: Ongoing investigation and recovery efforts.