tiautoinvestments.co.za listed by the lockbit3 ransomware group

Overview

LockBit 3.0 added TiAuto Investments, the South African holding company behind retail automotive brands including Tiger Wheel & Tyre, to its leak site on 10 January 2024.

What was published

The listing confirmed the company as a victim but did not publish a detailed inventory of stolen data in the visible post.

Risks for affected individuals

As a holding company, TiAuto manages financial, payroll and supplier data across its brands. Exposure could lead to business email compromise, payroll fraud and targeted phishing.

What remains unknown

The scope of the breach across the group's subsidiaries and the exact data types are not disclosed.

What affected people should do

Employees and suppliers should verify any payment or invoice changes through known contacts. The group should communicate the incident scope and remediation steps to affected parties.