Car Manufacturer Infected with Computer Virus

The Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) reported that a major car manufacturer in western Japan was infected with a computer virus in 2008.  A system controlling the production line operations was infected when additional computers were connected to a control-system network.  Approximately 50 computers were infected.  Handling capacity was redcued, but there was no production shut-down.

A major car manufacturer control system was infected with a virus resulting in a reduction of handling capacity.  Approximately 50 computers were infected when additional computers were connected to a control system network.