Mullinax Ford of Central Florida Hit by Ransomware Attack, Exposing Sensitive Customer Data
Mullinax Ford of Central Florida, a Ford dealership in Apopka, FL, disclosed a data breach stemming from a ransomware attack that compromised sensitive customer information. The incident was first detected on December 27, 2025, after suspicious activity was identified in the dealership’s computer systems.
A forensic investigation revealed that an unauthorized actor accessed Mullinax Ford’s systems between December 4 and December 25, 2025, extracting and copying stored data. The review of impacted files concluded on March 18, 2026, with affected individuals notified via written notice on April 15, 2026. The total number of impacted U.S. individuals has not been publicly disclosed.
The ransomware group DragonForce claimed responsibility for the attack, posting about the breach on the dark web on February 1, 2026. The group asserted it exfiltrated 294.65 GB of the dealership’s data.
Exposed information includes:
- Names
- Social Security numbers
- Driver’s license numbers
Mullinax Ford has not provided further details on remediation efforts or whether a ransom was paid. Legal representatives are investigating potential compensation claims for affected individuals.
Source: https://www.claimdepot.com/investigations/mullinax-ford-data-breach-2026
Mullinax Ford of Kissimmee cybersecurity rating report: https://www.rankiteo.com/company/mullinax-ford-of-kissimmee
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