"UK Metal Engineering Firm Vesuvius Hit by Cyberattack"

Vesuvius, a UK-based molten metal flow engineering company, recently issued an alert on February 6, 2023, which stated it was "currently managing a cyber incident, which involved unauthorized access to their systems." The ceramics manufacturer is listed on the London Stock Exchange.  The company did not give any information on the nature and scope of the incident, the systems impacted, or the attacker's identity.  The company stated that immediately upon becoming aware of unauthorized activity on its networks, it took the necessary steps to investigate and respond to the incident, including shutting down affected systems.  The company noted that they are working with leading cybersecurity experts to support their investigations and identify the extent of the issue, including the impact on production and contract fulfillment.  This incident is the latest of a series of cyberattacks targeting UK companies, with Royal Mail hit in January and Ion, a trading software provider, in early February.

Infosecurity reports: "UK Metal Engineering Firm Vesuvius Hit by Cyberattack"