Cybercriminals hit major Evansville company with 'ransomware' attack

Anchor Industries, a manufacturer of tens, awnings and other outdoor structures based in Evansville, confirmed it was investigating the attack.

A cyber criminal group specializing in so-called ransomware attacks took credit for the operation targeting Anchor Industries.

EVANSVILLE — A cyber criminal group reportedly targeted Evansville-based Anchor Industries with a ransomware attack late last month, officials and cybersecurity researchers say.

An Anchor Industries spokesperson on Wednesday confirmed the company was conducting an "ongoing investigation" in response to a cyberattack, but they declined to detail the nature of the breach or its impact on the company's operations.

"The incident occurred Memorial Day weekend," Anchor Industries Vice President of Sales Christen Mogavero told