Škoda Auto Reports Data Breach After Online Shop Hack Škoda Auto, a Volkswagen Group subsidiary and one of Europe’s oldest automakers, has confirmed a data breach after attackers exploited a vulnerability in its e-commerce portal. The incident exposed personal information of an undisclosed number of customers, though financial data remained secure. The breach was detected through the company’s security monitoring, prompting Škoda to patch the flaw and launch a forensic investigation. Authorities, including data protection regulators, were notified. Compromised data includes names, addresses, contact details, order information, and login credentials specifically email addresses and hashed passwords. While payment details were not stored on the affected systems, Škoda warned customers of potential phishing attempts and credential-stuffing attacks due to reused passwords. The company has not disclosed the total number of affected individuals or whether ransom demands were made. This incident follows recent breaches at Renault, Dacia, and Jaguar Land Rover, underscoring growing cybersecurity risks in the automotive sector. JLR’s attack in September, for example, disrupted production and incurred over $220 million in losses. Škoda’s breach highlights the persistent threat to customer data in digital retail platforms.