The Quebec-based company said Monday that it had been targeted by "malicious computer activity" and that it was "taking immediate steps to contain the situation." announced that he had taken
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VALCOURT, QUE. work remained at a halt on Thursday after a cyberattack reported Monday.
Businesses have not reopened after being shut down as a precautionary measure, spokesperson Biliana Necheva said in an email Thursday.
The Quebec-based company, which makes snowmobiles, personal watercraft and all-terrain vehicles, said Monday morning that it had been the target of "malicious computer activity" and that it had taken "an effort to contain the situation." "Immediate action was taken," he said.
BRP, formerly Bombardier Recreational Products, said it has hired cybersecurity experts to protect its systems and support its internal investigation.
The suspension of operations could delay some transactions with customers and vendors, according to BRP.
Attacks come on top of the headwinds companies face. BRP's sales were hit by supply chain issues in the first quarter, and parts supply is expected to be further restricted in the second half of 2022. Canada, Austria, USA, Finland, Australia. Its products are sold in more than his 120 countries.
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