Communication Channels Deactivated after Authorities Alert German Tipper Manufacturer
Meiller Kipper, a vehicle manufacturer based in Munich, Bavaria, Germany, has recently been targeted in a cyber attack, according to information disclosed by the company. Authorities alerted the company to specific indicators of the attack, prompting Meiller Kipper to engage security and forensic experts to assess the situation. As a precautionary measure to protect their business partners, Meiller Kipper has opted to deactivate all established Internet-based communication channels, including landline telephony, until the investigation yields concrete results.
Statement on the Meiller Kipper website reads: "Due to a cyber attack, our employees and some services have only been available to a limited extent over the past 14 days. We are pleased to inform you that we have checked our systems and that MEILLER is again available as usual via all channels by phone, email and online."