UFP Technologies disclosed a cybersecurity incident detected on February 14 that involved theft of files and disruption of IT systems, including billing and customer delivery label creation. The company says contingency plans and backups kept operations running while investigators work to determine what data was exfiltrated; the incident appears to involve file-encrypting ransomware and many containment costs are expected to be covered by insurance. #UFPTechnologies #MedicalDevices
Keypoints
- UFP Technologies detected an IT intrusion on February 14 that disrupted multiple systems.
- Attackers exfiltrated files and affected systems used for billing and customer delivery labels.
- The company implemented contingency plans and data backups to maintain operations.
- Investigators are still determining what types of data were compromised and whether personal information was involved.
- The incident appears to involve file-encrypting ransomware, though no group has claimed responsibility; insurance is expected to cover many costs.
Read More: https://www.securityweek.com/medical-device-maker-ufp-technologies-hit-by-cyberattack/