Hackers Paralyzed Computer System at Austrian Light Manufacturer EGLO

Ransomware attack has paralyzed the global group's computer system since Monday.

The Tyrolean lighting company Eglo, based in Pill (Schwaz district), has fallen victim to a cyber attack. As the " Tiroler Tageszeitung " (Wednesday edition) reported, the globally active group with 5,700 employees had been struggling with a global failure of the computer system and telephone system since Monday. A technical breakdown was finally ruled out on Wednesday. The ransomware attack happened on Monday night.

The attack impacted production for 12 days. Orders could not be processed or shipped.

Estimated Cost

12 Days production impact. Orders could not be processed or shipped.

Threat Source

Impacts

OT IT