(Valcourt) Work at recreational vehicle maker BRP’s factories remains at a standstill following a cyberattack reported on Monday, the company says.
Posted at 1:04 p.m.
Operations had not resumed more than 48 hours after being halted as a precautionary measure, spokeswoman Biliana Necheva said in an email.
The Quebec company, which manufactures snowmobiles, personal watercraft and all-terrain vehicles, announced Monday morning that it was the target of “malicious computer activities” and took “immediate measures to contain the situation”.
BRP, which tapped its information technology employees, said it hired cybersecurity experts to help secure its systems and support an internal investigation.
The company said the suspension of its operations could delay certain transactions with customers and suppliers.
The attack adds to the headwinds blowing over the company. In the first quarter, its sales suffered from supply chain problems while more constraints in the supply of components are expected for the rest of the year.
BRP employs nearly 20,000 workers, primarily at manufacturing and distribution sites in Mexico, Canada, Austria, the United States, Finland and Australia. Its products are sold in more than 120 countries.