Western Digital Provides Update on Network Security Incident
05 Maio 2023 - 4:05PM
Business Wire
Western Digital Corp. (NASDAQ: WDC) today provided an update on
a network security incident involving the Company’s systems.
On March 26, 2023, we identified a network security incident
where an unauthorized third party gained access to a number of the
Company’s systems.
On April 2, 2023, we disclosed that upon discovery of this
incident, we implemented incident response efforts and initiated an
investigation with the assistance of leading security industry
experts. This investigation is underway and includes analysis to
understand the nature and scope of data obtained by the
unauthorized party.
As a precautionary measure to secure our business operations,
the Company proactively disconnected our systems and services from
the public Internet. We are progressing through our restoration
process and the majority of our impacted systems and services are
now operational. Our factories are and have been operational
throughout this incident and we are shipping products to meet our
customers’ needs. While initially impacted by our proactive
measures, as of April 13, 2023, My Cloud service was restored.
Account access to Western Digital’s online store also was impacted
and is expected to be restored the week of May 15, 2023.
In collaboration with outside forensic experts, we confirmed
that an unauthorized party obtained a copy of a Western Digital
database used for our online store that contained some personal
information of our online store customers. This information
included customer names, billing and shipping addresses, email
addresses and telephone numbers. In addition, the database
contained, in encrypted format, hashed and salted passwords and
partial credit card numbers. We will communicate directly with
impacted customers.
We are aware that other alleged Western Digital information has
been made public. We are investigating the validity of this data
and will continue reporting our findings as appropriate.
Regarding reports of the potential to fraudulently use digital
signing technology allegedly attributed to Western Digital in
consumer products, we can confirm that we have control over our
digital certificate infrastructure. In the event we need to take
precautionary measures to protect customers, we are equipped to
revoke certificates as needed. We'd like to remind consumers to
always use caution when downloading applications from non-reputable
sources on the Internet.
Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains forward-looking statements within
the meaning of the federal securities laws, including statements
regarding the network security incident, our related responsive
actions and communications, the restoration of our systems and
services and our ability to implement additional precautionary
measures. The forward-looking statements contained in this press
release are based on management’s current expectations and are
subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results
to differ materially from those expressed or implied in the
forward-looking statements, including: additional information
regarding the extent of the network security incident that we may
uncover during our ongoing investigation, our ability to fully
assess and remedy the security incident, and the possibility of
additional disruption to our Company’s business operations caused
by the security incident. Additional risks and uncertainties that
may cause actual results to differ materially include the risks and
uncertainties listed in the Company’s filings with the Securities
and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”), including the Company’s Form
10-K filed with the SEC on August 25, 2022, to which your attention
is directed. You should not place undue reliance on these
forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date hereof,
and the Company undertakes no obligation to update or revise the
forward-looking statements to reflect new information or events,
except as required by law.
About Western Digital
Western Digital is on a mission to unlock the potential of data
by harnessing the possibility to use it. With Flash and HDD
franchises, underpinned by advancements in memory technologies, we
create breakthrough innovations and powerful data storage solutions
that enable the world to actualize its aspirations. Core to our
values, we recognize the urgency to combat climate change and have
committed to ambitious carbon reduction goals approved by the
Science Based Targets initiative. Learn more about Western Digital
and the Western Digital®, SanDisk® and WD® brands at
www.westerndigital.com.
© 2023 Western Digital Corporation or its affiliates. All rights
reserved.
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