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Autovista confirms ransomware attack affecting European and Australian systems

Scworld • April 16, 2026

Autovista has confirmed a ransomware attack is impacting its systems in Europe and Australia, prompting the company to seek external assistance for remediation. The automotive data and analytics firm issued a public statement on Wednesday acknowledging the incident and its ongoing efforts to contain the breach. The company is working diligently to restore affected services, The Register reports.

The ransomware infection is disrupting Autovista's suite of applications, which are critical for automotive companies monitoring asset residual values, market trends, and total cost of ownership. These services are utilized by manufacturers, dealers, body shops, insurers, and telematics companies.

Autovista has stated that it is too early to determine the exact breach method, but third-party experts are investigating the root cause. Customers are advised to monitor the company's website for updates, as email access has been restricted for some staff, and an alternative email has been provided for urgent inquiries.

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Ransomware Attack Disrupts Autovista Services in Europe and Australia Autovista has confirmed a ransomware attack affecting its systems in Europe and Australia, leading to significant service disruptions. The company has engaged external experts to assist in containing the incident and restoring impacted applications. The attack has disrupted critical applications used by automotive companies to monitor asset values and market trends. Autovista has not yet determined how the breach occurred, but an investigation is ongoing. Customers are advised to monitor the company's website for updates, as some staff have lost email access. No ransomware group has claimed responsibility for the attack as of now. The company has provided an alternative email for urgent inquiries. Autovista's website remains operational despite the incident. 3 sources 52

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