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Hyundai Vendor Hit by Hack: 2,000 Employees Affected
18 Nov
Summary
- Hackers compromised Hyundai AutoEver America systems from February 22 to March 2, 2025.
- Names, Social Security numbers, and driver's license numbers of 2,000 employees were exposed.
- The breach impacted employment data, not customer or connected vehicle information.
Hyundai AutoEver America, an IT services provider for Hyundai Motor America, confirmed a data breach that occurred between February 22 and March 2, 2025. The intrusion led to the compromise of employment-related data, primarily affecting about 2,000 current and former employees. Sensitive information such as names, Social Security numbers, and driver's license numbers were exposed, posing a risk of identity theft.
The company has stated that the breach was strictly confined to employment records and did not extend to any customer data, connected-vehicle technologies, or the millions of vehicles Hyundai supports. Despite initial reports suggesting a much larger impact, Hyundai AutoEver clarified that the 2.7 million figure often cited pertains to supported vehicles, not individuals affected by the breach.
