Hyundai AutoEver America (HAEA), an IT services affiliate of Hyundai Motor Group, has confirmed a data breach that compromised sensitive personal information, including Social Security Numbers (SSNs) and driver’s licenses, of approximately 2,000 individuals, mostly current and former employees. The breach occurred between February 22 and March 2, 2025, with the company discovering the intrusion and launching an investigation on March 1.
HAEA specializes in providing IT consulting, managed services, and digital solutions for Hyundai and Kia affiliates, covering vehicle telematics, over-the-air updates, vehicle connectivity, and embedded systems, as well as business systems and digital manufacturing platforms. The company’s IT environment supports 2 million users and 2.7 million vehicles, with a workforce of 5,000 employees.
The notification to affected individuals revealed that the breach exposed names, while the Massachusetts government portal listed additional information such as SSNs and driver’s licenses. It is still unclear whether customers or users were affected besides employees, and the exact breakdown of impacted groups remains unspecified. The company worked with external cybersecurity experts and law enforcement to investigate the incident, confirm containment, and identify the potentially affected data.
At the time of the report, no ransomware groups had claimed responsibility for the attack, and the perpetrators are unknown. This incident adds to a series of cybersecurity challenges faced by Hyundai and its affiliates in recent years, including previous ransomware attacks and data breaches affecting operations in Europe and exposing owner data in Italy and France.
Additionally, security researchers previously identified significant privacy and security issues with Hyundai’s companion app, which allowed unauthorized remote control of vehicles, and vulnerabilities in built-in anti-theft systems.
HAEA has not yet released a full public statement with details about the breach, mitigation steps, or future security improvements. The limited information available highlights the need for robust security protocols, especially for organizations handling large volumes of sensitive personal and automotive data. The breach serves as a reminder of the ongoing risks facing major automotive and IT service providers amid the growing threat landscape for digital infrastructure.
