Clarkson PLC Notice of cyber security incident (8616X)
29 November 2017 - 10:21PM
UK Regulatory
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RNS Number : 8616X
Clarkson PLC
29 November 2017
29(th) November 2017
CLARKSON PLC
("Clarksons" "the Company")
Notice of cyber security incident
Clarkson PLC confirms that it was subject to a cybersecurity
incident which involved unauthorised access to the Company's
computer systems. As soon as it was discovered, Clarksons took
immediate steps to respond to and manage the incident. Our initial
investigations have shown the unauthorised access was gained via a
single and isolated user account which has now been disabled. We
have also put in place additional security measures to best prevent
a similar incident happening in the future. Clarksons would like to
reassure clients and shareholders that this incident has not, and
does not, affect its ability to do business.
Today, the person or persons behind the incident may release
some data. As a responsible global business, Clarksons has been
working with the police in relation to this incident. In addition,
the data at issue is confidential and lawyers are on standby
wherever needed to take all necessary steps to preserve the
confidentiality in the information.
Clarksons would like to apologise to shareholders, clients and
staff for any concerns this incident may raise. The company is in
the process of contacting potentially affected clients and
individuals directly.
Since this recent incident, Clarksons has been working with data
security specialists to investigate further and has notified the
relevant regulatory bodies. Clarksons takes issues of IT security
extremely seriously and continues to invest heavily to further
enhance the systems and procedures it has in place. As part of
this, the Company is continuing with a wider review of cyber
security that began earlier this year and is, for example,
accelerating the roll-out of various additional IT security
measures.
Andi Case, CEO of Clarksons, commented: "Issues of cybersecurity
are at the forefront of many business agendas in today's digital
and commercial landscape and, despite our extensive efforts we have
suffered this criminal attack. As you would rightly expect, we're
working closely with specialist police teams and data security
experts to do all we can to best understand the incident and what
we can do to protect our clients now and in the future. We hope
that, in time, we can share the lessons learned with our clients to
help stop them from becoming victims themselves. In the meantime, I
hope our clients understand that we would not be held to ransom by
criminals, and I would like to sincerely apologise for any concern
this incident may have understandably raised."
Given the ongoing investigations it would be inappropriate for
Clarksons to make any additional comments at this time.
-ENDS-
Company enquiries:
Clarkson PLC 020 7334 0000
Andi Case, Chief Executive Officer
Jeff Woyda, Chief Financial Officer and Chief Operating
Officer
Camarco 020 3757 4983 / 4994
Billy Clegg
Jennifer Renwick
About Clarkson PLC
Clarkson PLC is the world's leading provider of integrated
services and investment banking capabilities to the shipping and
offshore markets, facilitating global trade.
Founded in 1852, Clarksons offers its diverse and growing client
base an unrivalled range of shipbroking services, sector research,
on-hand logistical support and full investment banking capabilities
in all key shipping and offshore sectors.
The Company has delivered 14 years of consecutive dividend
growth. The highly cash generative nature of the business,
supported by a strong balance sheet, has enabled Clarksons to
continue to invest to position the business to capitalise on the
upturn in its markets.
Clarksons is listed on the main market of the London Stock
Exchange under the ticker CKN and is a member of the FTSE 250
Index.
For more information, visit www.clarksons.com.
This information is provided by RNS
The company news service from the London Stock Exchange
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