Security News > 2021 > February > WestRock Ransomware Attack Hinders Packaging Production
WestRock - the second-largest packaging company in the U.S. - continues to restore its systems, two weeks after it discovered it was the victim of a ransomware attack.
As a result of the ransomware attack, shipments for some of the company's facilities have lagged in production levels, according to the company.
For context, according to its 2020 annual report, WestRock's annual production capacity for corrugated packaging mills in 2020 was almost 12 million, while its annual production capacity for consumer packaging mills was almost 4 million.
Despite the lag in production, WestRock said this "Gap is closing quickly as systems are restored." Its packaging converting operations are also close to returning to full planned production levels.
"The WestRock team remains in regular communication with its customers to share information and updates and to meet their business needs," said WestRock on Friday.
What's still unknown is what kind of ransomware was used in the attack, whether a ransom was paid and how the attack was launched.
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