Indian auto giant Bajaj Auto hit by ransomware incident

India's automotive giant Bajaj Auto disclosed on Tuesday that it had been hit by a ransomware attack affecting its operations and a technology-focused subsidiary.

The company said in a regulatory filing that it became aware of the incident on Tuesday morning and had taken precautionary measures to contain its impact. It added that its technical team and cybersecurity experts responded immediately and that mitigation efforts had so far been "successful."

Bajaj Auto did not disclose the identity of the threat actor behind the attack, whether any data was stolen or whether the attackers had issued a ransom demand. The company did not immediately respond to a request for comment.

The incident affected systems at Bajaj Auto and Bajaj Auto Technology Limited, a subsidiary focused on technology development, engineering and research.

Bajaj Auto is one of India's largest vehicle manufacturers, producing motorcycles, scooters and commercial vehicles. The company is also the world's largest manufacturer of three-wheelers, commonly known as auto-rickshaws.

The disclosure comes amid a series of cyber incidents involving major Indian manufacturers.

Earlier this week, Tata Electronics confirmed a cybersecurity incident after a cybercrime group published what it claimed were confidential documents stolen from the company. The authenticity of the purportedly leaked files has not been independently verified.

The extortion group linked to that incident, known as World Leaks, has previously claimed attacks on organizations in the manufacturing, healthcare, technology, consumer services and energy sectors. While many of its alleged victims are based in the United States, the group has also targeted organizations in Europe, Canada and India.

There is no indication so far that the ransomware attack on Bajaj Auto is connected to the Tata Electronics incident.