West Pharmaceutical hit by cyberattack, disrupts global operations but restores core systems.

West Pharmaceutical Services disclosed a significant cyberattack on May 7, where unauthorized access led to data theft and system encryption. The company detected the breach on May 4, promptly activated response protocols, took systems offline worldwide, and involved law enforcement and cyber-forensics experts. While core enterprise systems have been restored and some manufacturing sites resumed operations, the full impact and recovery timeline remain unclear. Analysts note near-term uncertainty but commend the company's swift response, awaiting further updates on financial and operational effects.