French Boat Maker, Beneteau, Hit By Cyberattack
INCIDENT
French boat manufacturer Beneteau SA suffered a cyberattack which is now resulting in the company slowing down or stopping some of its production. The company first noticed the attack, which it is calling a malware intrusion, during the night of Feb. 18 to Feb. 19. The company quickly disconnected its information systems to prevent a further spread.
May '21 update on consequences of cyber attack:
3-4 weeks production shutdown at several plants; OT systems such as numerical control machines impaired; "Almost all of the year's growth evaporated in this ordeal"
Incident Date
February 18, 2021
Location
Estimated Cost
3-4 weeks production shutdown at several plants