A major steel producer has confirmed it experienced a cybersecurity incident resulting in a data breach. The company disclosed that it identified suspicious activity on its network systems in late May.
Following the discovery, an immediate investigation was launched with the assistance of leading external cybersecurity experts. This thorough review determined that certain systems were indeed accessed without authorization.
The investigation is ongoing to fully understand the scope and impact of the breach. However, the company has indicated that the incident likely involved access to or acquisition of certain sensitive information, including personal information belonging to some current and former employees, as well as their dependents.
Steps are being taken to address the incident, including working to secure affected systems and enhancing existing security measures. The company is also in the process of notifying individuals whose personal data may have been compromised, providing details about the incident and offering resources where appropriate. Such incidents underscore the critical importance of robust cybersecurity defenses in all industries, including heavy manufacturing.
Source: https://securityaffairs.com/179247/data-breach/american-steel-giant-nucor-confirms-data-breach-in-may-attack.html
