ENGlobal Cyber Fiasco: When Sensitive Data Decides to Go on an Unplanned Vacation
ENGlobal hit by cyber-attack, losing sensitive data to hackers. Despite six-week disruption, systems are back on track, and the company insists there’s no material impact. It’s like losing your keys and finding them in the fridge—alarming, but manageable. ENGlobal is beefing up its defenses against rising cyber threats to critical infrastructure.
Hot Take:
Well, it seems like ENGlobal has joined the unfortunate club of energy companies who have been given a not-so-friendly nudge by cyber attackers. Maybe the hackers thought they could siphon off some energy to power their own nefarious deeds? At this rate, it might be time for the energy sector to start investing in some digital bouncers to keep these unwanted guests out of their systems!
Key Points:
- ENGlobal’s IT system was breached, leading to the theft of sensitive personal data.
- The breach caused a six-week disruption in business applications related to operations and corporate functions.
- ENGlobal is working with cybersecurity experts to bolster its defenses against future attacks.
- The attack is suspected to be ransomware-related, although the perpetrator remains unidentified.
- The incident underscores the increasing cyber threats faced by critical infrastructure organizations.
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