According to sources, ABB (a Critical Infrastructure organization in North Carolina) was hit with a cyber attack. It was first reported on 2023-05-11.
Source 1 | 2023-05-11
“Swiss multinational company ABB, a leading electrification and automation technology provider, has suffered a Black Basta ransomware attack, reportedly impacting business operations. “
“Headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland, ABB employs approximately 105,000 employees and has $29.4 billion in revenue for 2022. As part of its services, the company develops industrial control systems (ICS) and SCADA systems for manufacturing and energy suppliers. “
“The company works with a wide range of customers and local governments, including Volvo, Hitachi, DS Smith, the City of Nashville, and the City of Zaragoza. “
“"ABB operates more than 40 U.S.-based engineering, manufacturing, research and service facilities with a proven track record serving a diversity of federal agencies including the Department of Defense, such as U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, and Federal Civilian agencies such as the Departments of Interior, Transportation, Energy, United States Coast Guard, as well as the U.S. Postal Service," reads the ABB web site. “
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