Continental investigates cyberattack after report says data up for sale

FILE PHOTO: Logo of German tyre company Continental is pictured before the annual news conference in Hanover, Germany, March 9, 2021. REUTERS/Fabian Bimmer

BERLIN (Reuters) - Continental on Tuesday said it was investigating the theft of company data in a cyberattack but declined to comment on media reports that hackers had put the information up for sale.

The tyre and automotive parts manufacturer said its investigation was moving ahead with the highest priority.