West Pharmaceutical Services disclosed a cyberattack involving data theft and system encryption. The incident affects the drug delivery and medical device manufacturer.
West Pharmaceutical Services confirmed it fell victim to a ransomware attack that resulted in both data exfiltration and encrypted systems.
The company, which supplies prefilled syringes, vials, and injection devices to pharmaceutical manufacturers, did not immediately disclose the scope of compromised data or the number of affected systems.
Cyberattacks on pharmaceutical supply chain companies pose significant risks due to their role in drug manufacturing and distribution. West Pharmaceutical is a major supplier to the industry, making the breach potentially consequential for multiple healthcare organizations and patients.
The company did not name the threat actor responsible or indicate whether ransom was demanded. Ransomware-as-a-service gangs increasingly target healthcare and pharmaceutical companies for their critical infrastructure status and perceived ability to pay.
West Pharmaceutical said it is working with cybersecurity experts and law enforcement to investigate the incident and restore systems.
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