Car Manufacturer Infected with Computer Virus
Event Year: | 2008 | Reliability: | Confirmed |
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Country: | Japan | ||
Industry Type: | Automotive | ||
Description: | 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. |
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Impact: | 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. |