National Presto Industries, a Wisconsin-based company, revealed that a cyberattack, which began on March 1, has impacted operations. The attack disrupted several crucial processes, including shipping, receiving, and some manufacturing functions. Affected back-office functions are being restored, and temporary measures were implemented to maintain critical operations during the recovery. The company stated that it is working to restore full operational capacity as quickly as possible.
The breach was reported to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), which highlighted the significant impact on operations.
National Presto’s incident response team, made up of both internal and external cybersecurity experts, is actively addressing the issue. Law enforcement agencies were notified immediately after the attack was discovered. A forensic analysis is being conducted to identify the attack’s full scope and origins, although no further details have been released at this point.
National Presto operates across various business segments, including home appliances, defense contracting, and safety products. Its appliance division produces popular items like air fryers, pressure cookers, and waffle makers. The company’s defense segment, which works with the U.S. military, and its safety department, producing fire alarms and carbon monoxide detectors, are also vital. It remains unclear whether these divisions were affected by the breach, as the SEC filing did not specify.
No response has been received from National Defense Corporation, a key subsidiary involved in defense contracting.
In the filing, Presto warned that the breach could significantly affect its financial condition and operational results. The attack may cause lasting consequences, but no group has yet claimed responsibility. As part of the company’s response, all relevant federal and state regulatory bodies will be notified of the breach. While the investigation continues, National Presto is focused on restoring operations and addressing the cybersecurity issues that led to the incident.
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