Summary
On October 3, 2025, the ransomware group ShinyHunters publicly claimed responsibility for an attack targeting Stellantis, a multinational automotive manufacturing corporation based in the Netherlands. According to the threat actor’s post, they intend to release sensitive data unless negotiations are initiated.
Incident Report
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Target | Stellantis |
| Domain | |
| Country | Netherlands |
| Attacking Group | ShinyHunters |
| Date Reported | October 3, 2025 |
| Threat Actor Statement | “The full leak will be published soon, unless a company representative contacts us via the channels provided.” |
About Stellantis
Stellantis N.V. is a multinational automotive manufacturing corporation, formed through the merger of Fiat Chrysler Automobiles and Group PSA on January 17, 2021. It is the parent company of 14 different automotive brands, including well-known names such as Peugeot, Citroën, Fiat, Chrysler, and Maserati. Stellantis is based in Amsterdam for tax reasons, with operational headquarters in London, UK, and Auburn Hills, Michigan, USA.
About ShinyHunters
ShinyHunters is a notorious cybercriminal group known for targeting large organizations and demanding ransoms in exchange for not releasing stolen data. Their tactics often involve data breaches and threats of public exposure.
Proactive Response to Threats
To proactively respond to such threats, organizations should invest in dark web monitoring to detect potential data breaches early. This includes using tools like email breach checker to keep an eye on their company’s data exposure. Regular monitoring can provide critical information to prevent significant damage from cyber attacks.
Recommendations
- Monitor your domains and email addresses for exposure using reputable threat intelligence tools.
- Conduct a full compromise assessment and incident response drill internally.
- Verify backups and ensure they are offline and ransomware-resistant.
- Educate staff on phishing, social engineering, and lateral movement techniques used by groups like Qilin.
- Engage with cyber forensics and legal counsel before initiating contact with threat actors.
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Disclaimer
The MSPDarkIntel team does not engage in the exfiltration, downloading, taking, hosting, viewing, reposting, or disclosure of any stolen information.
All breach data reported here is sourced from publicly available threat intelligence feeds for awareness and early-warning purposes only.
Our goal is to inform organizations of emerging threats so they can take timely defensive action.
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