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Bridgestone manufacturing facilities impacted by cyberattack

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Bridgestone Americas, the North American division of Bridgestone Corporation, is investigating a cyberattack that has disrupted operations at all manufacturing facilities in North America. The attack, detected on September 2, 2025, affected facilities in Aiken County, South Carolina, and Joliette, Quebec. Bridgestone's rapid response reportedly contained the incident early, preventing customer data theft or extensive network infiltration. The company is working to mitigate the impact on its supply chain and ensure business continuity. The exact nature and scope of the cyber incident remain unknown.

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  1. 04.09.2025 16:46 📰 2 articles · ⏱ 12d ago

    Bridgestone Americas confirms cyberattack impacting manufacturing facilities

    The cyberattack impacted all North American manufacturing facilities, including the suspension of operations at the Joliette, Quebec, plant. Bridgestone Americas is conducting a forensic investigation and reassured that no employee or customer information was compromised. The exact nature and scope of the cyber incident remain unknown, and no threat actor has claimed responsibility.

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