Bridgestone Americas confirms ransomware attack, LockBit reportedly to leak data

LockBit ransomware gang claimed to have compromised the network of Bridgestone Americas, one of the largest manufacturers of tires, and stolen data from the company. The Bridgestone Americas family of enterprises includes more than 50 production facilities and 55,000 employees throughout the Americas. On February 27, some company employees at Bridgestone’s La Vergne plant reported being sent home due to a possible cyber attack. Bridgestone launched an investigation into the incident and hired a prominent consultant firm to understand the full scope and nature of the incident.

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