Stellantis says a third-party vendor spilled customer data • The Register

Car giant Stellantis is admitting that attackers targeted one of its third-party partners, spilling its own customers' details in the process.

The automaker – which owns brands including Chrysler, Jeep, and Peugeot – confirmed the data leak to Reuters , saying an unnamed third-party provider that supports its North American customer service had been pwned.

The break-in exposed customer data, which Stellantis says was limited to names and email addresses, with no financial or sensitive information affected. The automaker said it immediately launched an investigation, notified law enforcement, and began contacting affected customers – warning them to be cautious of potential phishing attempts.

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