Excerpt from Cybernews Article, Published on Jun 3, 2025.
Volkswagen, the world’s second-largest automaker, is investigating recent claims of a data breach after the Stormous ransomware gang listed the company on its dark web leak site. The hacker group alleges that it accessed sensitive information belonging to the Volkswagen Group, including user account data, identity access information, and authentication tokens. Despite the hacker group’s claims, Volkswagen maintains that its internal investigation has not identified any unauthorized access to its systems. A spokesperson for Volkswagen stated that there is currently no evidence of external parties breaching its infrastructure or accessing sensitive company or customer data.
“In the present case, according to the current state of knowledge of the internal investigations, there was no unauthorized access by external third parties to personal data of customers or sensitive company data,” the Volkswagen spokesperson told Cybernews. “Consequently, no misuse of such data has been identified.” The company emphasized that it is continuing to assess all available information and will escalate the matter to law enforcement if necessary. Volkswagen reiterated its commitment to protecting user data, stating that it takes all reports of unauthorized access very seriously and investigates credible claims thoroughly.
The Stormous gang, known for targeting high-profile entities, has claimed responsibility for attacking 34 organizations over the past year. Volkswagen is the latest name on its growing list of alleged victims. However, without verifiable evidence, the legitimacy of the group’s claims remains uncertain. Volkswagen has not disclosed any operational disruptions or data losses related to the alleged breach. For now, the company is focused on ensuring that its security systems remain uncompromised. Volkswagen’s response highlights its cautious and thorough approach as it works to uphold trust with its customers and partners in the face of growing cyber threats.
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