Steelite International (Stoke-on-Trent) Hit By Cyber Attack
Steelite International which is based in Stoke-on-Trent, discovered hackers had encrypted its servers. During the attack, a hacker from a remote computer outside of the UK infiltrated a weakness in the company’s system and began encrypting key files, Jon Cameron, group finance director, said.
The firm said its IT team noticed suspicious activity and began to address it when a ransom request came through from the hacker.
In a memo sent to staff they said “We cannot rule out the possibility that payroll data has been accessed and we recommend that you are extra vigilant in relation to any unexpected or unauthorized activity on your bank account and your credit profile.”
They have reported the incident to the National Cyber Security Center and Staffordshire Police. They have also informed their staff and now have enhanced security measures in place to protect itself against future attacks.
Steelite International said its IT team worked during the night and rebuilt its servers, and restored backups just in time to ensure staff would get paid in time for Christmas.
Duncan is a technology professional with over 20 years experience of working in various IT roles. He has a interest in cyber security, and has a wide range of other skills in radio, electronics and telecommunications.