Production Halted at Glass Plant in Belgium
INCIDENT
A ransomware attack hit Sprimoglass, one of the largest glass manufacturers in Belgium. As a result production was halted and down for 10 days. All 500 employees were sent home, 350 Employees were able to return to work after 10 days. The company expects to catch up on lost production time and fulfill customer orders. The financial impact is not known at this time. Ransom demanded was not paid.
Incident Date
February 23, 2024
Location
Estimated Cost
cost unknown, 10 days production downtime, all employees sent home
References
- Hackers claim Sprimoglass attack: “We punish companies that neglect employee and customer privacy”
- After cyber attack Duvel Moortgat: production at second major Belgian company Sprimoglass also largely halted for the same reason
- Sprimoglass Company, from Sprimont, Victim of Cyberattack
- After the Duvel Moortgat cyberattack: production is also largely halted at the second major Belgian company Sprimoglass for the same reason
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Impacts
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