Cyberattack Hits Aircraft Parts Manufacturer

A cyberattack has shut down international production at Asco, a company in Zaventem, Belgium, that is a significant supplier of parts to airline manufacturers around the world. According to the company, it has shut down all manufacturing operations in Belgium, Germany, Canada, and the US, sending more than 1,000 of their 1,400 global workers home….

Attacks on manufacturing industry continue to rise

The frequency and sophistication of cyber attacks continues to rise globally according to research data in the Q2 Threat Intelligence Report released by NTT Security. Four findings are of extreme interest and concern: Cyber attacks were up 24% globally during Q2 2017. Manufacturers continue to be a key target for cybercriminals. 67% of malware attacks…

Cyber risk in advanced manufacturing: How to be secure and resilient

Nearly half of surveyed manufacturing executives lack confidence their assets are protected from external threats, according to a new study from Deloitte and the Manufacturers Alliance for Productivity and Innovation (MAPI). Study results indicate nearly 40 percent of surveyed manufacturing companies were affected by cyber incidents in the past 12 months, and 38 percent of…