A cyberattack has been affecting the company Wezel Autoparts in Tienen for several days. The website is currently still unavailable, but experts have been brought in.
The company Van Wezel Autoparts, based in Tienen, has been experiencing problems since last Thursday following a cyberattack, as noted by HLN. “We are currently experiencing a technical problem that is leading to system disruptions. We offer our sincere apologies for any inconvenience this may cause,” the company itself writes on its website. It is not yet clear what the impact is and whether any data has been compromised.
Experts brought in
The appointed communications agency wrote the following to HLN: “On Thursday, August 27, 2026, Van Wezel identified a technical problem that led to system disruptions. Although the investigation is still ongoing, we can confirm that the technical problem was the result of a cybersecurity incident.”
Cyberattacks are becoming increasingly common in various sectors. For instance, the furniture chain WEBA was recently hit, as were Drukland and Lidl. Recent research shows that a cyberattack affects the turnover of 56 percent of Belgian companies within 24 hours. At the time of writing, Van Wezel’s website is still unavailable. The exact impact of this on the company is not yet clear.
