ALS flags temporary disruptions amid cybersecurity threat

The news: ALS has flagged a cybersecurity incident within its IT systems that caused temporary disruptions to parts of its operations.

The context: The company stated that its IT and security teams took immediate action upon discovery and continued to deploy containment measures, noting that the vast majority of its operations have been restored.

ALS said it has notified the Australian Cybersecurity Centre and will continue to cooperate with relevant agencies and regulators regarding the matter.

This follows the company’s recent identification of malicious cyber activity involving unauthorised third-party access to its tech systems.