Aussie Fluid Power, an Australian hydraulic equipment supplier, confirmed a cyberattack after ransomware group Anubis claimed responsibility last week. The breach compromised employee, customer, and supplier information through unauthorized access to company IT systems.
The company has engaged forensic experts and reported the incident to the Australian Cyber Security Centre while strengthening security protocols. They're contacting affected stakeholders and apologizing for the breach.
This attack highlights the manufacturing sector's vulnerability, with ransomware incidents surging 87% against industrial organizations. Manufacturing faced a 71% rise in cyberattacks in 2024, with 79% carried out by cybercriminals.
Source: Industrial Cyber