Bridgestone confirms cyberattack that hit North American production

Japanese tire giant Bridgestone is investigating a cyberattack that disrupted several manufacturing sites in the United States and Canada. While the company says no customer data was affected, the incident has already affected hundreds of employees and could affect product supply.

• The first production problems were recorded on September 2, 2025 at plants in Aiken County (South Carolina). The next day, Canadian media reported a shutdown of the plant in the city of Joliet, Quebec. Bridgestone Americas (BSA), which controls about 50 factories and 55,000 employees in the region, confirmed the cyberattack and noted that the incident was limited and localized at an early stage.

• “We responded quickly in accordance with our protocols and are confident that customer data and critical interfaces remained secure,” the official statement said. A team of specialists is currently conducting a forensic analysis, and manufacturing units are working to minimize the impact on the supply chain.

Bridgestone is the world’s largest tire manufacturer by volume. In 2024 alone, the company’s U.S. division generated $12 billion in revenue. This is not the first incident — in 2022, Bridgestone was already attacked by the LockBit group, which stole and published sensitive data. The current attack, according to local officials, affected at least 1,400 employees in Quebec, although the exact nature of the threat is not yet disclosed.

The situation surrounding Bridgestone demonstrates that even global corporations with multi-layered protection remain vulnerable to cyber incidents. Early response has limited the consequences, but the risks of supply chain disruptions and possible replicas of attacks remain. Such incidents highlight the importance of constantly upgrading cyber defense systems and preparing for crisis scenarios.