Automaker giant Stellantis says customers’ personal data stolen during breach

Stellantis, the automotive powerhouse known for brands like Chrysler, Fiat, Jeep, Dodge, and Ram, has announced a significant data breach affecting its customers' personal details. In a statement released on Sunday, the company revealed that the incident involved a breach of a platform operated by a third-party service provider linked to their North American customer service operations. While the company confirmed that 'contact information' was compromised, a spokesperson did not clarify the specific types of data that were exposed. Stellantis has yet to disclose the number of customers being notified about the breach. Reports from Bleeping Computer indicate that this breach is associated with a hack of Stellantis' Salesforce database, with the notorious hacking group ShinyHunters claiming responsibility. Allegations suggest that approximately 18 million customer records may have been stolen. This incident adds Stellantis to a growing list of companies, including tech giants like Cloudflare and Google, that have recently experienced data theft linked to vulnerabilities in Salesforce platforms.