June 19, 2024 at 06:34PM
Crown Equipment, a leading forklift manufacturer with 24 plants worldwide, suffered a cyberattack by an international cybercriminal organization, disrupting manufacturing. It affected employee IT systems, resulting in disrupted clock-ins and service access. The company is working with cybersecurity experts and the FBI, and is slowly restoring systems while assuring minimal personal data compromise.
From the meeting notes, it is evident that Crown Equipment suffered a cyberattack earlier this month, resulting in disruptions to manufacturing operations at its plants. The attack impacted the company’s IT systems, leading to the shutdown of operations and difficulties for employees in accessing various resources and carrying out their duties.
Crown confirmed in an email to employees that the cyberattack was carried out by an “international cybercriminal organization,” possibly through a social engineering attack that allowed unauthorized access to the company’s systems. The company has taken steps to investigate the matter, engage cybersecurity experts, and collaborate with law enforcement, including the FBI, to address the breach.
Employees have expressed frustration over the lack of transparency and clear communication from the company regarding the incident, but there have been adjustments made to ensure that employees receive their regular pay and have the opportunity to make up for lost hours.
Crown has publicly acknowledged the cyberattack and stated that its ongoing security measures played a role in limiting the effects of the attack. The company is gradually bringing its systems back online, although manufacturing operations remain disrupted.
While the company has not explicitly confirmed the type of cyberattack, it is suggested that it may have been a ransomware attack, potentially involving the theft of corporate data. Crown has not provided further details regarding the nature of the attack or whether ransomware was indeed involved.
Overall, the company is working to restore normal business operations, mitigate the impact on customers, and address the repercussions of the cyberattack.