Cyber-attacks on European subsidiary of Daihatsu Diesel
16 May 2021
Cyber-attacks on European subsidiary of Daihatsu Diesel
The European subsidiary company of DAIHATSU Diesel group has experienced a problem in accessing its file
server in the internal system on 14 May 2021. After a brief investigation, a cyber attack by an unauthorised
access from a third party was confirmed as a cause of this issue. The company has immediately shut down all
networks and systems to prevent any further damage, and reported the authorities. Also the company has
already started to build the investigation and countermeasure with external cyber security specialist and IT
support company. In addition, we have verified that there are no further unauthorised access or problems in
other companies of the Daihatsu Diesel Mfg. Co. Ltd. Group.
We would like to express our sincere apologies for the inconvenience and concern caused to our customers
and other stakeholders.
Further announcements would be made through the website as soon as new information is available.
Cyber-attacks on European subsidiary of Daihatsu Diesel
The European subsidiary company of DAIHATSU Diesel group has experienced a problem in accessing its file
server in the internal system on 14 May 2021. After a brief investigation, a cyber attack by an unauthorised
access from a third party was confirmed as a cause of this issue. The company has immediately shut down all
networks and systems to prevent any further damage, and reported the authorities. Also the company has
already started to build the investigation and countermeasure with external cyber security specialist and IT
support company. In addition, we have verified that there are no further unauthorised access or problems in
other companies of the Daihatsu Diesel Mfg. Co. Ltd. Group.
We would like to express our sincere apologies for the inconvenience and concern caused to our customers
and other stakeholders.
Further announcements would be made through the website as soon as new information is available.
