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ŠKODA ALERTS CUSTOMERS TO DATA BREACH VIA HACKED SHOP

SECURITY DESK1 MIN READ
TUE, MAY 12, 2026

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Škoda Auto has disclosed a data breach following a cyberattack on its online shop. Attackers accessed and stole personal information belonging to an unspecified number of customers.

The Volkswagen Group subsidiary confirmed the breach but has not released details on the scale of the incident or the specific data compromised. The company's online shop was the entry point for the attackers. Škoda has notified affected customers and stated it is working to secure its systems and investigate the breach. The company advised customers to monitor their accounts for suspicious activity. The breach comes amid increased cyberattack activity targeting automotive manufacturers and their digital infrastructure. Companies in the sector have become frequent targets due to the sensitive nature of customer information and vehicle data they hold. Škoda has not disclosed whether the attackers made ransom demands or if any data has been publicly released. The company did not specify a timeline for when the breach was discovered or contained.

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