LEMKEN, a leading agricultural machinery specialist, faced a severe cyberattack on May 11, 2024, affecting all its global locations. In response, the company swiftly shut down all IT systems and enlisted external specialists to contain the breach. While production operations have been halted, office employees can continue their work remotely, and essential contacts remain reachable via email or mobile.
Anthony van der Ley, LEMKEN’s CEO, emphasized their dedication to analyzing the attack’s impact and collaborating with law enforcement and cybersecurity experts to establish a new IT infrastructure. Despite the disruption, initial investigations suggest that customer data remains unaffected due to robust security measures. LEMKEN has intensified awareness among its workforce to be vigilant against fraudulent communications in the aftermath of the breach.
With pre-existing cyber defense measures and contingency plans in place, LEMKEN aims to restore its systems with the assistance of internal IT professionals and external consultants promptly. Nevertheless, the company anticipates significant operational challenges in the coming days and appreciates the understanding and patience of customers, partners, and suppliers during this period of disruption.
