Bridgestone Americas manufacturing facilities impacted by cyberattack
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Bridgestone Americas, the North American arm of Bridgestone, is investigating a cyberattack impacting all of its manufacturing facilities in North America. The incident affected operations in Aiken County, South Carolina, and Joliette, Quebec, among other locations. Bridgestone's rapid response reportedly contained the attack early, preventing customer data theft or deep network infiltration. The company is working to mitigate the impact and maintain business continuity. Bridgestone Americas operates 50 production facilities and employs 55,000 people, representing a significant portion of Bridgestone Corporation's total operations. The attack could lead to product shortages in the market.
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04.09.2025 16:46 2 articles · 28d ago
Bridgestone Americas confirms cyberattack impacting manufacturing facilities
On September 2, 2025, reports surfaced about a cybersecurity incident impacting two of Bridgestone Americas' production facilities in Aiken County, South Carolina. The next day, similar disruptions were reported at a manufacturing facility in Joliette, Quebec. Bridgestone confirmed the investigation of a cyber incident affecting all of its manufacturing facilities in North America. The company's rapid response reportedly contained the attack early, preventing customer data theft or deep network infiltration. Bridgestone Americas is conducting a forensic investigation into the attack.
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- Tire giant Bridgestone confirms cyberattack impacts manufacturing — www.bleepingcomputer.com — 04.09.2025 16:46
- Bridgestone Americas Confirms Cyberattack — www.darkreading.com — 05.09.2025 00:03
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Bridgestone Americas operates 50 production facilities and employs 55,000 people in North America.
First reported: 04.09.2025 16:462 sources, 2 articlesShow sources
- Tire giant Bridgestone confirms cyberattack impacts manufacturing — www.bleepingcomputer.com — 04.09.2025 16:46
- Bridgestone Americas Confirms Cyberattack — www.darkreading.com — 05.09.2025 00:03
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The cyberattack impacted facilities in Aiken County, South Carolina, and Joliette, Quebec.
First reported: 04.09.2025 16:462 sources, 2 articlesShow sources
- Tire giant Bridgestone confirms cyberattack impacts manufacturing — www.bleepingcomputer.com — 04.09.2025 16:46
- Bridgestone Americas Confirms Cyberattack — www.darkreading.com — 05.09.2025 00:03
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Bridgestone's rapid response reportedly contained the attack early, preventing customer data theft or deep network infiltration.
First reported: 04.09.2025 16:462 sources, 2 articlesShow sources
- Tire giant Bridgestone confirms cyberattack impacts manufacturing — www.bleepingcomputer.com — 04.09.2025 16:46
- Bridgestone Americas Confirms Cyberattack — www.darkreading.com — 05.09.2025 00:03
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The company is working to mitigate the impact and maintain business continuity.
First reported: 04.09.2025 16:462 sources, 2 articlesShow sources
- Tire giant Bridgestone confirms cyberattack impacts manufacturing — www.bleepingcomputer.com — 04.09.2025 16:46
- Bridgestone Americas Confirms Cyberattack — www.darkreading.com — 05.09.2025 00:03
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The attack could lead to product shortages in the market.
First reported: 04.09.2025 16:461 source, 1 articleShow sources
- Tire giant Bridgestone confirms cyberattack impacts manufacturing — www.bleepingcomputer.com — 04.09.2025 16:46
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The cyberattack affected all Bridgestone Americas plants in North America.
First reported: 05.09.2025 00:031 source, 1 articleShow sources
- Bridgestone Americas Confirms Cyberattack — www.darkreading.com — 05.09.2025 00:03
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Bridgestone Americas is conducting a forensic investigation into the attack.
First reported: 05.09.2025 00:031 source, 1 articleShow sources
- Bridgestone Americas Confirms Cyberattack — www.darkreading.com — 05.09.2025 00:03
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The company's quick response contained the issue in accordance with established protocols.
First reported: 05.09.2025 00:031 source, 1 articleShow sources
- Bridgestone Americas Confirms Cyberattack — www.darkreading.com — 05.09.2025 00:03