EVRAZ Infection Affects Steel Production Plants Across Canada and the US
INCIDENT
A cyberattack late Wednesday night has shut down Evraz North America's information technology systems across the United States and Canada, a company spokesperson confirmed on Thursday. The company also confirmed that temporary layoff notices have been issued as a result.
"At this point, there has been no indication of any breach of confidential or personal customer or employee information," said Patrick Waldron, spokesperson for the company. Waldron said there is currently no timeline for resolution of the situation but it has affected internal infrastructure such as the company's email system.
Incident Date
March 4, 2020
Location
Estimated Cost
Shutdown operations at several plants, and sent 900+ workers home for 3+ days