Shipbuilder Bénéteau group hit by a malware attack in France

Summary:

In February 2021, France based Bénéteau Group experienced a malware attack on their computer system. The hackers probably used a phishing mail to implement the malware in the system, which then managed to slow down or stop the companies production in France for days. In order to stop the malware spreading, the company had to disconnect itself from all information systems. as a result of the attack, the IT Systems were shut down and the telephone system had been disabled. Bénéteau Group did not want to share many details about the attack, but its appears to bear the markings of ransomware assault.

Reference URL

https://www.actunautique.com/2021/02/beneteau-victime-d-un-cyberattaque.html
http://en.hackdig.com/03/160519.htm
https://www.boatindustry.com/news/36197/cyber-attack-boating-hit-repeatedly
https://www.securityweek.com/boat-building-giant-beneteau-says-cyberattack-disrupted-production
https://press.beneteau-group.com/news/information-regarding-a-cyberattack-83cc-49529.html