Ford Investigates Alleged Data Breach of 44,000 Records

Ford Motor Company is investigating allegations of a data breach following claims by hacker 'EnergyWeaponUser' that they exfiltrated an internal database containing approximately 44,000 customer records. The leaked data reportedly includes names, physical locations, and purchased product details, and it was shared on a hacking forum without a demand for payment. Ford has stated that its investigation is active and ongoing, although they initially asserted that their systems were not breached, but rather a third-party supplier was involved. The threat actor's credibility is heightened by their association with IntelBroker, known for previous successful breaches, raising concerns about the potential implications for customer security. If validated, the breach could lead to identity theft and damage customer trust in Ford's data protection capabilities. Ford has not yet confirmed the breach publicly but continues to monitor the situation closely.