Cyberattack Disrupts Simpson Manufacturing Operations in California

On October 10, 2023, Simpson Manufacturing, headquartered in Pleasanton, California, experienced a cyberattack that severely impacted its IT infrastructure and business operations. The company responded by taking systems offline to contain the threat and engaged third-party cybersecurity experts to assist in the investigation. Although the exact nature of the attack has not been confirmed, it shares characteristics with ransomware incidents, which are known to cause significant and extended operational disruptions in the manufacturing sector.

Simpson Manufacturing, a key supplier of structural connectors and other building materials, filed a report with the SEC, acknowledging the ongoing disruptions to its business but noted that its stock performance has not been affected. With over 5,000 employees and extensive proprietary data, the company continues to assess the full scope of the breach while working on recovery efforts. This incident reflects the increasing trend of cyberattacks targeting industrial companies in recent months​.

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