Brazilian Ultrapar interrupts operations after cyberattack

Janet Miranda

12-Jan-2021

HOUSTON (ICIS)–Ultrapar announced that it suffered a cyberattack and as a result interrupted the operation of some of its systems, the Brazilian conglomerate said on Tuesday.

The company said that the interruption was a precaution, and it is partially impacting the operations of its subsidiaries.

This is the second company to report a cyberattack in the span of months. Braskem reported a cyberattack in October 2020.

Ultrapar is currently operating in contingency mode while it evaluates the extent of the incident, the company said.

The conglomerate owns Oxiteno, a surfactants producer in Brazil.

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