In the latest cybersecurity news, Phil Smith Automotive Group — a company operating in the US — has fallen victim to a ransomware attack conducted by the group dragonforce. This data breach, discovered on 2025-04-06 22:25:36.731094, underscores the increasing need for proactive cybersecurity defenses as we continue through 2025.
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Incident Report
| Attribute | Information |
|---|---|
| Target Organization | Phil Smith Automotive Group |
| Threat Group | dragonforce |
| Summary | Phil Smith Automotive Group, headquartered in Lighthouse Point, Florida, is a dealership that sells and services Acura, Kia, Dodge, Jeep, Subaru, Chevrolet, Chrysler, Toyota, Mercedes-Benz, Ford, Lincoln, Hyundai, Nissan, and Ram vehicles. |
| Date of Breach | 2025-03-29 11:27:30.102502 |
| Discovery Date | 2025-04-06 22:25:36.731094 |
| Region | US |
| Target Domain | www.philsmithauto.com |
| Business Sector | Consumer Services |
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