Chinese automotive supplier Yanfeng has been hit with a cyberattack that is impacting its operations and has put its customers on alert.
Yanfeng, whose North American base is in Novi, manufactures seats, interiors, electronics and other parts for automakers. Its website appeared to be broken Monday.
General Motors Co. spokesman Kevin Kelly confirmed the disruption at its supplier. "We're closely monitoring the situation working closely with the supplier to help limit any impact to our operations," he told Crain's.
Crain's left messages with Yanfeng seeking more information and contacted Stellantis NV and Ford Motor Co. about potential impacts to their businesses and how they are responding.
Cyber and ransomware attacks are on the rise around the world, including in Michigan. In August, the University of Michigan was hit by a data breach that impacted 230,000 students and employees. A few months before that, Zeeland-based automotive supplier Gentex Corp. suffered a cyberattack.