Denso Confirms Cyberattack on Group Company Networks in Italy and Morocco
Denso has confirmed that a third party illegally accessed its group company networks in Italy and Morocco, but says there is no significant impact on production or deliveries so far.
2026
What Happened
Denso announced on April 30, 2026 that a third party gained unauthorized access to networks belonging to its group companies in Italy and Morocco. The company discovered the breach on March 28 and immediately set up an internal emergency response team, working with external cybersecurity experts to assess and contain the damage.
Denso detects unauthorized access and initiates emergency response.
Denso issues public notice confirming the incident and providing updates.
Investigations revealed that some data related to Denso and external parties may have been unlawfully extracted, but the company has not observed any major disruption to production or customer deliveries.
- Established internal emergency response team
- Cooperated with external cybersecurity experts
- Reported the incident to relevant authorities
- Provided sequential explanations to affected parties
- Will notify affected parties through website and appropriate channels if new information arises
Why this matters
The incident highlights the cybersecurity risks facing automotive suppliers, as breaches could disrupt supply chains or expose sensitive data from multiple companies.
Terms in This Story
- Unauthorized access
- Gaining entry to a computer system without permission.
- Third party
- An external entity not directly under the control of the company.
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