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Stellantis Data Breach Affects Millions of Customers

A major data breach at Stellantis, the automaker behind Jeep, Fiat, Chrysler, and Dodge, could ‌impact tens⁤ of⁢ millions of customers in north America. The company confirmed “unauthorized ‍access” to a third-party service platform used for customer service operations.

Stellantis announced the ​breach in a press release on⁤ Sunday, stating ⁢that while contact information was exposed, financial ​information was not affected. The specific types ​of contact information compromised ‌haven’t ‌been detailed.

The cybercriminal group ShinyHunters has claimed responsibility for the attack,‌ alleging ​they stole over 18 million ‍Salesforce records containing names ⁢and contact​ information. bleeping​ Computer reported on ShinyHunters’ claim.

ShinyHunters has been actively‍ targeting⁢ Salesforce customers⁤ through voice phishing attacks to steal data. Notably, Google confirmed ​ in June that ⁢ShinyHunters was responsible for a breach affecting one of its ‍own Salesforce ⁤databases.

Stellantis Background

Stellantis⁤ was formed in⁢ 2021 through the merger of Fiat ⁣Chrysler Automobiles and PSA Group. ⁣ It is currently‍ the world’s fifth-largest automaker by sales volume.

ShinyHunters and Salesforce Attacks

This breach ⁤is part of a larger trend of attacks targeting ⁢Salesforce customers. ShinyHunters utilizes voice phishing (vishing) to gain access to systems and steal data. This‍ method involves tricking individuals ​into revealing sensitive information over the phone.