Major Cyberattack Disrupts Operations at Israel's Largest Car Importer
Translated & summarized from Calcalist by baba
Israel's largest car importer, Colmobil, suffered a cyberattack that disrupted its operations on Tuesday. The company is working to resolve the incident, which has led to partial suspension of services. While the full extent of the attack is unknown, Colmobil stated it was prepared for such events. This is the first known cyberattack of this magnitude against a car importer in Israel.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Colmobil, Israel's largest car importer, was hit by a cyberattack impacting its operations.
- The company is working to resolve the incident and restore full services as soon as possible.
- Service centers and vehicle reception will operate on a limited basis due to the attack.
- Colmobil delivered 62,657 new cars from January to last month.
- This is the first known cyberattack of this scale against an Israeli car importer.
Colmobil, the leading car importer in Israel representing brands such as Mitsubishi, Hyundai, Ora, Mercedes, and JAC, experienced a significant cyberattack on Tuesday that has impacted its operations. The company informed its customers about the incident, stating that its technology team identified a "data security incident" several hours prior. Colmobil confirmed it was prepared for such events and is investigating the source with dedicated teams, while also updating regulatory authorities. The company is actively managing the situation and working towards a swift resolution.
As a consequence of the attack, certain company operations have been suspended. While service centers and vehicle reception will continue to function, they will be operating on a limited basis. Colmobil has requested customer understanding given the circumstances. The full scope and nature of the attack remain unclear at this time, but the company indicated it detected the incident early and was prepared to contain it.
Colmobil is currently the largest car importer in Israel, handling a wide array of brands. Data from the Union of Motor Vehicle Importers shows that Colmobil delivered 62,657 new cars from the beginning of the year until the end of last month. Historically, there are no known previous cyberattacks against car importers in Israel that have led to the shutdown of their operations. Colmobil is controlled by the Harlap family, and this year Assaf Harlap, son of the late Shmuel Harlap, was appointed Chairman of the Board.
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