Hasbro investigates cybersecurity incident, takes some systems offline

(Reuters) - Toymaker Hasbro said on Wednesday it was investigating a cybersecurity incident after identifying unauthorized access to its network on March 28, with help from third-party cybersecurity professionals.

 

In a regulatory filing, Hasbro said it had taken somesystems offline and was using temporary measures to keep takingorders and shipping products.

 

 The need to use a business continuity plan may continuefor several weeks before the situation is fully resolved and mayresult in some order fulfillment delays, the company added.

 

 * It is still assessing the full scope of the impact,Hasbro said. * The company said it was also working to identify andreview the files potentially impacted. * The Play-Doh maker’s shares fell 3% in morning trading.

 

(Reporting by Juveria Tabassum in Bengaluru; Editing by Tasim Zahid)