Palfinger controversies
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2021
Palfinger discloses global cyberattack and IT disruption
Issue disclosure
Palfinger informed customers that an ongoing global cyberattack had seriously disrupted its IT infrastructure, including email and ERP systems, and affected a large proportion of its worldwide locations. The company later said attackers had partly encrypted data on several IT systems, confirming a ransomware attack.
Company response
Investigation — PALFINGER AG
PALFINGER AG is prepared for such a scenario and immediately set up a task force consisting of internal and external IT and forensics experts, who are currently conducting a thorough investigation of the incident.
Ongoing disclosure — PALFINGER AG
Of course, we are keeping our customers, employees and the media continuously up to date and will provide the latest information in a timely manner.
Source excerpt
Austria-based crane manufacturer Palfinger on Monday informed customers that its IT infrastructure suffered serious disruptions as a result of an “ongoing global cyber attack.”
UPDATE: Palfinger told SecurityWeek that the attackers have “partly encrypted data on several IT systems” belonging to the company, which confirms that this was a ransomware attack.