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Cyber-attack on Fresnillo PLC, the world’s leading silver and gold producer

Type of event:
Cyberattack

Victims

Wounded

Date

August 2, 2024

What happened

Fresnillo PLC has faced a cyber attack that breached the security measures of its IT systems and sensitive company data. The company responded promptly by activating security protocols in response to mitigate the impact of the illicit action. In addition, Fresnillo IT experts are working with external specialists to investigate and assess the extent of the breach. According to official sources, the attack did not cause any operational or financial damage. The company said they will continue to monitor the situation and update interested parties. Fresnillo PLC has invited interested parties to visit the official website or contact its offices in London and Mexico City for further information, thus ensuring full transparency and proactivity of the company in addressing the incident.

Where it happened

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