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BMW

DISCLOSED 2026-08-20 · RANSOMWARE · RANSOMWARE

BMW has reportedly suffered a ransomware attack that may have compromised motorcycle-related data. The attackers could potentially use stolen employee names, dealership, and contact information to craft fraudulent messages appearing to originate from within BMW's retail network. Cybernews has contacted BMW for comment.

The record

What we know

Disclosed
2026-08-20
Attack vector
Ransomware
Sector
Automotive
RANSOMWARE
Sources

Cited reporting

↗ cybernews.com
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