Auto Parts Company LKQ Hit in Cyberattack, Halts Operations
Automobile parts giant LKQ Corporation revealed they discovered a Canadian business unit suffered a cyberattack November 13 where attackers ended up stealing data and hurting operations.
Chicago-based LKQ specializes in automotive replacement parts, components, and services to repair and maintain vehicles. The company has 45,000 employees in 25 countries and operates numerous brands, including Keystone, Tri Star, and ADL.
In a December 13 8-K filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), LKQ said one of its business units in Canada suffered an attack Nov. 13, disrupting business operations.
“On November 13, 2024, LKQ Corporation detected unauthorized access to information technology (IT) systems of a single business unit in Canada. The attack disrupted the business unit’s operations,” the company said in the SEC filing.