Renault UK Customer Data Stolen in Third-Party Cyberattack

Renault Group UK disclosed that a third-party data processing provider was hacked, exposing some Renault and Dacia UK customers’ personal data, including names, addresses, emails, phone numbers, dates of birth, gender, vehicle identification numbers and registration details. The company said financial information and passwords were not affected, the breach was isolated and contained, and its own systems and manufacturing operations were not compromised. Renault is contacting affected customers, notifying relevant authorities, and has warned customers to be vigilant for phishing or scam attempts, reiterating it will never ask for passwords and apologising for the incident. The automaker has not disclosed how many customers were affected or the identity of the breached supplier. The incident follows a recent string of cyberattacks on UK automakers and other firms, including a damaging attack on Jaguar Land Rover that disrupted production.