Security News > 2020 > October > COVID-19 Vaccine-Maker Hit with Cyberattack, Data Breach
Dr. Reddy's, the contractor for Russia's "Sputinik V" COVID-19 vaccine and a major generics producer, has had to close plants and isolate its data centers.
COVID-19 vaccine manufacturer Dr. Reddy's Laboratories has shut down its plants in Brazil, India, Russia, the U.K. and the U.S. following a cyberattack, according to reports.
Citing sources, ET said that the company was victimized by a data breach.
The APT looks to pilfer COVID-19 vaccine research from academic and pharmaceutical institutions, in a likely attempt to get ahead on a cure for coronavirus, DHS warned.
"There is strong interest from cyber attackers on the pharmaceutical industry as research and development efforts are focused on creating a vaccine for COVID-19," Chris Hazelton, Director of Security Solutions at Lookout, told Threatpost.
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