Western Digital Alami Network Security Incident, Influenced Business Operations

Western Digital Corp (WDC), announced on Monday April 3, that it is investigating a network security incident. (photo: twitter @westerndigijpn)

JAKARTA - Data storage device maker Western Digital Corp (WDC) announced on Monday April 3, that it was investigating a network security incident following a breach to several systems disrupting part of their business operations.

Unauthorized parties obtained some data from their systems, and Western Digital is trying to understand the nature and scope of the data, the company said in a statement.

The company said the incident could cause further disruption to their business operations, and was implementing measures to secure the operation, including by disabling the system and services.

The company also said it was working with law enforcement authorities, after conducting an internal investigation with external security and forensic experts.

Western Digital Corp was founded in 1970 in California, United States. The company is one of the leading manufacturers in the data storage device industry, including hard disk drives (HDD), solid-state drives (SSD), and other products such as memory cards and flash drives.

The company has a wide market and global business reach, with its products being used in a variety of industries, including information technology, media and entertainment, and the business sector. Western Digital has also acquired several leading companies in the technology and data storage industry, including SanDisk and Hitachi Global Storage Technologies.

Currently, Western Digital has offices around the world and serves customers in various regions, including North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, and Latin America.