By Eagers Automotive, based in Australia, has detected unauthorized access to segments of its IT infrastructure. The breach, identified through an investigation following a recent cyber incident resulting in system disruptions, involved a third party accessing data from the company’s servers.
The automotive retailer stated that, based on ongoing investigations, it’s in the process of notifying a limited number of individuals who may be at significant risk of data misuse.
The exact count of individuals directly impacted by this cyber incident remains undisclosed by the company.
This occurrence aligns with a concerning trend of increased cybersecurity breaches affecting Australian corporations since the previous year. In response to this surge, the Australian government has been working on revising cybersecurity regulations. In February of this year, the establishment of an agency aimed at supervising government investments and coordinating responses to cyber attacks was announced.
Last week, Eagers experienced a cyber incident affecting select IT systems. This incident hindered the company’s ability to finalize transactions for specific new vehicle sales that were already sold and prepared for delivery.
