Wabtec Details

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    Wabtec

    Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania • employees • Transportation

    Industry

    Transportation

    Security Incidents

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    Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies Corporation, commonly known as Wabtec, is an American company formed by the merger of the Westinghouse Air Brake Company and MotivePower Industries Corporation in 1999. It is headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

    Security Incidents

    Wabtec Breach of Jan 2023
    Severity Score
    Low to Moderate

    Type

    Data Breach

    Summary

    In January 2023, Wabtec Corporation, a leading global provider of equipment, systems, and services for the rail industry, disclosed a significant data breach. The breach was attributed to a ransomware attack by the LockBit ransomware group, which managed to infiltrate Wabtec's IT systems. The incident resulted in the compromise of sensitive personal and financial information of employees and business partners, with over 3,000 records reportedly affected. Wabtec's response included immediate containment measures, a thorough investigation, and collaboration with cybersecurity experts to enhance ...
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