Ransomware Attack at AW North Carolina Shuts down Operations for 4 Hours
INCIDENT
The attack against AWNC started on Aug. 16, 2017, when the company’s information technology (IT) systems were infiltrated by a newer strain of ransomware. This malicious software encrypted the company’s critical data and demanded a ransom to restore access to the affected files. It ultimately shut down production lines for four hours at the 2,200-worker plant. The disruption affected not only AWNC, but also its customers as delays in the delivery of transmission components led to a ripple effect throughout the automotive supply chain.
Incident Date
August 16, 2016
Location
Estimated Cost
$270,000 in revenue, plus wages for idled employees
Victims
Type of Malware
No Malware identified
Threat Source
No threat source identified