Wheels Auto (www.wheelsauto.com) has fallen victim to ransomware threats orchestrated by the threat actor Kraken, compromising their operational data. This incident highlights the ongoing cybersecurity risks faced by established automotive retail suppliers in Canada. #Canada
Incident Details
- Victim: www.wheelsauto.com
- Country: CA
- Actor: kraken
- Source: http://krakenccj3wr23452a4ibkbkuph4d6soyx2xgjoogtuamc3m7u7wemad.onion/news/988a6b2df55fa9b26f35b0b156311c8c
- Discovered: 2025-07-10 14:29:32.230460
- Published: 2025-07-10 14:29:07.338692
Information
- Wheels Automotive Dealer Supplies has been a leading automotive retail products manufacturer in Canada for over 35 years.
- The company has experienced a ransomware attack.
- The actor responsible for the attack is identified as Kraken.
Disclaimer: This post is based on public claims made by the ransomware group "kraken". I cannot confirm the accuracy of the information. However, I would be happy to share any official statement from the affected organization to provide clarification.