Cabling and connectivity supplier Belden Inc. (NYSE: BDC) has revealed it suffered a data breach that saw unknown hackers access “some current and former employee data, as well as limited company information regarding some business partners.” The company says it believes the unauthorized access has been halted and states the incident has had no effect on company operations.
The company did not reveal the date or duration of the incident. Belden says it detected abnormal activity on “certain company servers” and activated its cybersecurity incident response plan. Forensic experts determined that the attack was generated by a party outside of the company and resulted in access to what Belden called “a limited number of servers.” The incident remains under investigation, including by law enforcement.
“Safety is always paramount at Belden and we take threats to the privacy of personal and company information very seriously,” said Roel Vestjens, president and CEO of Belden. “We regret any complications or inconvenience this incident may have caused and are offering assistance to those individuals who may have been impacted.”
Partners, customers, and others who may have questions about the incident can contact [email protected].
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Stephen Hardy is editorial director and associate publisher of Lightwave and Broadband Technology Report, part of the Lighting & Technology Group at Endeavor Business Media. Stephen is responsible for establishing and executing editorial strategy across the both brands’ websites, email newsletters, events, and other information products. He has covered the fiber-optics space for more than 20 years, and communications and technology for more than 35 years. During his tenure, Lightwave has received awards from Folio: and the American Society of Business Press Editors (ASBPE) for editorial excellence. Prior to joining Lightwave in 1997, Stephen worked for Telecommunications magazine and the Journal of Electronic Defense.
Stephen has moderated panels at numerous events, including the Optica Executive Forum, ECOC, and SCTE Cable-Tec Expo. He also is program director for the Lightwave Innovation Reviews and the Diamond Technology Reviews.
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