Manufacturingransomware5 min read
Supply Chain Disruption
Downtime Duration
2-3 months
Estimated Costs
£500 million
Scope
Multi-site
Operational Impact
- Sales & new vehicle delivery halted
- Manufacturing plants stopped
- Plant workers sent home
Summary
Ransomware shuts down manufacturing plants and halts vehicle production across multiple sites.
Full Analysis
A ransomware attack on a major automotive manufacturer forced the shutdown of production lines across multiple plants. The disruption cascaded through the supply chain, halting vehicle deliveries and sending plant workers home for months.