Italian telescopic loader manufacturer Merlo has become the victim of a cyberattack, according to the company. The company from San Defendente di Cervasca confirmed the incident on its website, but has so far provided no information about the extent of the attack or potential impact on customer data. Merlo produces telescopic loaders, work platforms and heavy-duty forklifts for construction, agriculture and industry. The incident is part of a series of cyberattacks on the construction machinery industry – most recently, companies such as Wirtgen (2023) and Ardagh Metal Packaging (2024) were affected.
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