Security News > 2021 > January > Leading crane maker Palfinger hit in global cyberattack
Leading crane and lifting manufacturer Palfinger is targeted in an ongoing cyberattack that has disrupted IT systems and business operations.
Palfinger is a leading maker of crane and lifting solutions commonly used for construction, and land and sea lifting, loading, and handling solutions.
"Currently, the PALFINGER AG and the majority of its sites are the target of an ongoing global cyber-attack with massive effects on its IT infrastructure. The extent and consequences of the attack cannot be assessed at this time, but intensive efforts are being made to find a solution."
"For the time being, PALFINGER cannot be contacted via e-mail nor can it receive or process inquiries, orders, shipments and invoices. Your personal points of contact during this phase are only available by telephone," states Palfinger's website alert.
A security notice titled 'Cyber attack at PALFINGER Group' also states that their Enterprise resource planning systems are down and that "a large proportion of the group's worldwide locations are affected."
In an e-mail seen by BleepingComputer, Palfinger is alerting partners of the attack and advising them to use "Alternative channels" to communicate with Palfinger contacts.