Autovista confirms ransomware attack affecting European and Australian systems

Autovista has confirmed a ransomware attack is impacting its systems in Europe and Australia, prompting the company to seek external assistance for remediation. The automotive data and analytics firm issued a public statement on Wednesday acknowledging the incident and its ongoing efforts to contain the breach. The company is working diligently to restore affected services, The Register reports.

The ransomware infection is disrupting Autovista's suite of applications, which are critical for automotive companies monitoring asset residual values, market trends, and total cost of ownership. These services are utilized by manufacturers, dealers, body shops, insurers, and telematics companies.

Autovista has stated that it is too early to determine the exact breach method, but third-party experts are investigating the root cause. Customers are advised to monitor the company's website for updates, as email access has been restricted for some staff, and an alternative contact email has been provided for urgent inquiries.

Source: The Register