Manchester United Plc Update on Cyber Security Breach
Manchester United Plc (NYSE: MANU) confirmed a recent cyber attack on its systems, prompting immediate containment actions. The club utilized extensive protocols and rehearsals to address the situation effectively, successfully identifying the threat and shutting down affected systems. Currently, there is no reported breach of personal data linked to fans, and the club's media channels remain operational. All critical match-related systems are secure, ensuring that the scheduled game against West Bromwich Albion will proceed as planned.
- Effective containment of the cyber attack, showcasing robust cyber defense protocols.
- No reported breach of personal data indicating good data protection measures.
- All critical systems for match operations remain secure, allowing upcoming games to continue as scheduled.
- The incident highlights vulnerabilities despite previous rehearsals and protocols in place.
MANCHESTER, England--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Manchester United Plc (NYSE: MANU) can confirm that the club has experienced a cyber attack on its systems. The club has taken swift actions to contain the attack and is currently working with expert advisers to investigate the incident and minimize the ongoing IT disruption.
Although this is a sophisticated operation by organized cyber criminals, the club has extensive protocols and procedures in place for such an event and had rehearsed for this risk. Our cyber defenses identified the attack and shut down affected systems to contain the damage and protect data.
Club media channels, including our website and mobile app, are unaffected and we are not currently aware of any breach of personal data associated with our fans or customers. All critical systems required for matches to take place at Old Trafford remain secure and operational and tomorrow’s game against West Bromwich Albion will go ahead.
