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Smiths Group Responds to Cyberattack Incident

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🔒💻 Smiths Group faces cyberattack, works to restore systems. The British engineering firm Smiths Group is currently managing a cybersecurity incident that resulted in unauthorized access to its systems, prompting the company to isolate affected systems and activate business continuity plans. While the specific nature of the attack remains unclear, there are indications that it may involve ransomware, as systems were taken offline in a typical response. Smiths Group has not confirmed whether any sensitive business or personal information was compromised, but it is collaborating with cybersecurity experts to assess the situation and comply with regulatory requirements. Following the disclosure of the incident, the company’s shares fell over 2%. Updates on the situation will be provided as necessary.

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