Skoda Data Breach Hits Online Shop Customers

Skoda has disclosed a data breach at its online shop after hackers exploited a software vulnerability to access customer information including names, addresses, email addresses, phone numbers, and password hashes. The automaker, a subsidiary of Volkswagen Group, took the shop offline immediately, patched the vulnerability, and brought in external forensics experts, though the company says its protocols make it impossible to determine the full extent of data exfiltration. Skoda is urging customers to remain vigilant for phishing attempts and to change their passwords, especially if they use the same credentials across multiple services.