Cyberattack takes Systems Offline at German Tool Wholesaler
INCIDENT
Tettnang-based tool wholesaler Layer reported a suspected cyberattack last Thursday. The company's stores closed and their fleet was not making deliveries. On Monday, April 21 a report was issued stating that Layer is working diligently with IT experts to resolve the cyber incident. Core processes were restored on Tuesday, April 22nd.
LAYER-Grosshandel GmbH & Co. KG is a German company that retails hardware supplies, offering a wide range of products including (machine) tools, building hardware, and work clothing.
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Type of Malware
No Malware identified
Threat Source
No threat source identified