WPP PLC WPP Statement re: Malware Attack

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WPP PLC

29 June 2017

 
 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE   29 June 2017 
 

WPP PLC ("WPP")

WPP Statement re: Malware Attack

A number of WPP companies were affected by this week's global malware attack.

While the attack did not affect the entire Group, and many of our companies are fully functional, some continue to be disrupted.

Steady progress is being made towards restoring services. However, in doing so, our emphasis is not only on speed but on safety, and on minimising the impact for our people, partners and clients.

With any such attack, data security is of primary concern. There is no evidence to suggest that confidential information or personal data of any kind has been disclosed to any third parties.

As soon as we became aware of the attack on Tuesday 27 June, we took appropriate precautionary measures, including shutting down systems to protect business and client operations and data. We are now bringing those systems back online in a measured and prudent way, in line with good practice.

Everything is being done to resume normal service as soon as possible.

Contact:

 
 Feona McEwan, WPP    [phone] 
 Chris Wade, WPP 
 

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