Storage Products Manufacturer Western Digital Suffers Cyber Attack
Western Digital, a storage products manufacturer, has confirmed that it is a victim of a cyber attack. The company announced that it is investigating a network security incident that resulted in a burglary in some of its systems, causing an interruption in parts of its business operations. According to a statement from Western Digital, unauthorized third parties were able to access certain data from the company’s systems.
The company is currently working to determine the nature and extent of the affected data. The storage manufacturer is also implementing measures to ensure its operations remain uncompromised, which includes taking systems and services offline.
Additionally, Western Digital stated that the cyber attack could cause further disruption to business operations. The company is reportedly cooperating with law enforcement and conducting its own investigations with outside security and forensic experts.
The incident was noticed on March 26, but investigations are still ongoing. Western Digital has not disclosed the data affected by the unauthorized third parties, and it is not yet clear if it is a case of blackmail with ransomware or if and to what extent the attackers demanded a ransom. Details about the extent of the impairment at the company are also still unknown.
As a manufacturer of hard drives with rotating magnetic discs (HDDs), Western Digital is known for its durability in continuous data center operation. However, the cyber attack on the company has highlighted the growing threats that businesses face in the digital age.
