Sensata Technologies (known as Sensata) has suffered a ransomware attack last weekend that encrypted parts of the company network and disrupted operations. Sensata Technologies is an industrial technology company that develops, manufactures, and sells a wide range of sensors and sensor-rich solutions, as well as electrical protection components and systems. In an 8-K filing to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Sensata says that the attack occurred on Sunday, April 6, and involved data theft, too. Currently, Sensata is still determining what files were stolen in the attack and will notify impacted individuals and regulatory authorities as needed, based on the results of its investigation. Bill Toulas Bill Toulas is a tech writer and infosec news reporter with over a decade of experience working on various online publications, covering open-source, Linux, malware, data breach incidents, and hacks. “The incident has temporarily impacted Sensata’s operations, including shipping, receiving, manufacturing production, and various other support functions,” reads the notification. Sensata says that it has taken immediate action to speed up the restoration process for crucial functions impacted by the cyberattack. A preliminary investigation with assistance from external cybersecurity experts confirmed that the hackers have exfiltrated data from the company network. Data theft is a common tactic used by ransomware actors to extort victims, increase pressure to pay a ransom, and create legal and regulatory complexities. The company does not expect any material impact on its financial results for the running quarter ending this year on June 30. At the time of writing, no ransomware group has claimed the attack against Sensata. However, Sensata admits this could change when the full scope and impact of the security incident are fully appreciated.
This Cyber News was published on www.bleepingcomputer.com. Publication date: Thu, 10 Apr 2025 13:25:14 +0000