Peppa Pig and Transformers owner Hasbro hit by cyber-attack
The firm says its operations remain open but says the hack "may result in some delays".
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""While this is an unfortunate incident, Hasbro's business operations remain open.""
— Hasbro , Executive
"While this is an unfortunate incident, Hasbro's business operations remain open."
— Hasbro , Executive
"The Hasbro incident is a clear reminder that global brands with expansive digital ecosystems are increasingly exposed, not just through customer platforms but across internal systems and supply chains."
— Darren Williams , Executive
"Security today is about knowing that breaches are inevitable, but disasters are optional."
— Trevor Dearing , Executive
"We have taken swift action to protect our systems and data."
— Andrea Snyder , Executive
"It’s really positive to see that Hasbro had business continuity plans in place, allowing the business to keep running even when systems are taken offline."
— Trevor Dearing , Executive
Key People
Andrea Snyder is a spokesperson for Hasbro.
Darren Williams is the CEO of BlackFog.
Former president of the United States known for his aggressive economic policies.
Hasbro is a toy and entertainment giant known for owning brands like Peppa Pig, Transformers, and Monopoly.
Trevor Dearing is the director of critical infrastructure at Illumio.
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The firm says its operations remain open but says the hack "may result in some delays".
Hasbro experienced a cyberattack that forced the company to take some systems offline, including its corporate website. Despite this, essential business operations continue through contingency measures. The breach was discovered on March 28, and the investigation is ongoing.
Hasbro confirmed a cyberattack and stated that recovery may take several weeks. The company detected the intrusion on March 28 and has taken certain systems offline while implementing business continuity plans to maintain operations.
Hasbro confirmed a cyberattack that forced the company to take certain systems offline. The investigation is ongoing, and business continuity measures are in place to support order processing, shipping, and other operations. Recovery may take several weeks.
Hasbro confirmed a cyberattack that disrupted its systems but stated that business operations are continuing. The company is bringing in cyber experts and investigating the extent of the breach. The website remains offline, and recovery may take several weeks.
Hasbro confirmed a significant cyberattack that led to the temporary shutdown of parts of its IT infrastructure. The company is investigating the breach and implementing measures to secure its operations, which may result in delays over the coming weeks.
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