Automotive data provider Autovista Group is currently working with external security experts to contain a ransomware infection that has disrupted its core analytics and vehicle valuation services globally.

Key Points

• The London-based company confirmed a ransomware attack affecting its European and Australian systems on Wednesday.
• Impacted services include tools for monitoring vehicle residual values and total cost of ownership data used by manufacturers and insurers.
• Autovista Group, which was acquired by J.D. Power in 2024, has not yet established a timeline for restoring its affected applications.
• Affected brands under the group include Eurotax, Glass's, Rødboka, and Schwacke, all of which are currently directing users to a central security advisory.
• Some client organizations have instructed staff to block all inbound emails from Autovista domains as a precautionary security measure.

Why it Matters

This disruption impacts a wide range of automotive stakeholders, including insurers and dealerships that rely on Autovista’s proprietary data for daily pricing and valuation operations. The incident highlights the ongoing vulnerability of specialized data analytics firms to ransomware attacks and the potential for significant operational delays across the automotive supply chain.