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Stadler Refuses $12.3M Ransom After Supplier Breach

By Meridian48 News Desk · Summarised from The Register ·

Swiss train maker Stadler refused to pay a $12.3 million ransom after ransomware group Everest stole technical data via a supplier platform. The attackers leaked some data but Stadler says operations remain unaffected. The incident highlights supply chain vulnerabilities in industrial sectors.

Meridian48 take
Stadler's refusal to pay is a strong stance, but the breach via a supplier platform underscores how third-party access remains a critical weak point in industrial cybersecurity.
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