Hyundai AutoEver America, the technology arm supporting Hyundai and Kia vehicles, has disclosed a major cyberattack that compromised the personal information of up to 2.7 million customers. The breach, which went undetected for nine days, began on February 22, 2025, and was discovered only after security alerts were triggered on March 1.
Hackers accessed a trove of highly sensitive data, including full Social Security numbers, driver’s license photos, names, and government IDs. Cybersecurity analysts warn that this level of exposure could enable identity theft, credit fraud, and tax scams for years to come.
Experts classify the breach as critical because of the extensive personal data stolen and the time attackers spent inside Hyundai’s systems. The incident highlights weaknesses in third-party automotive software infrastructure, which stores massive amounts of connected-car and financing data.
Hyundai AutoEver has begun notifying affected individuals and is offering free credit monitoring through an external provider. Meanwhile, class-action lawsuits are already emerging, probing whether the company implemented adequate safeguards.
Security professionals urge impacted customers to freeze credit reports, monitor accounts, and remain vigilant against phishing emails.
The breach follows a rising trend of cyberattacks targeting automotive software suppliers, raising urgent calls for stronger encryption, real-time threat detection, and stricter data-handling protocols. For millions of Hyundai and Kia owners, the fallout from this breach serves as a stark reminder that digital convenience must never come at the cost of data security.
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