In recent years, Volkswagen has been the target of cyber attacks by hackers. The company confirmed this on Saturday but did not provide many details when asked. Reports suggest that the incident occurred around ten years ago, with leaks of internal documents about cyber attacks surfacing not too long ago.
The Chinese embassy in Berlin has strongly denied any connections to the cyber attacks and emphasizes their condemnation of cyber espionage. Volkswagen stressed the importance of digital security for their systems, processes, and products then and now. They continue to work on securing their IT landscape, products, and digital ecosystems through technological advancements and collaborations with partners, associations, and authorities.
According to information from Spiegel and ZDF, the attackers were focused on areas such as petrol engine development, transmission development, dual clutch transmission as well as alternative drive technologies like electromobility and fuel cells. Up to 19,000 files are believed to have been compromised between 2010 and 2015.
Volkswagen continues to take this threat seriously and is committed to protecting their intellectual property from unauthorized access or disclosure. They have implemented robust cybersecurity measures and have established a dedicated team that works tirelessly to identify potential threats and mitigate them before they can cause harm. Additionally, Volkswagen collaborates with partners in the industry to share best practices for securing IT systems and networks.