February 5, 2024
The online tire and parts retail giant Alzura has fallen victim to a hacker attack. According to the company, dealer accounts on Alzura Tyre24 as well as the white label solutions “Tyre Shopping” and “Alzura Shop” are among those affected by the latest hacker attack.
February 6, 2024
The German hearing aid manufacturer Kind has been the target of a hacker attack. In addition to the headquarters near Hanover, communication with more than 600 specialist stores was also affected, said a company spokesperson. There are currently no indications that customer data has been stolen. The systems were shut down immediately and it is hoped that this has averted greater damage.
December 1, 2023
Graebener Bipolar Plate Technologies, a pioneer in the development of manufacturing technologies for bipolar plates reported that. between December 1st, 2023 and December 3rd, 2023, their IT systems were attacked. Parts of their databases were accessed. “All of our employees can still be reached via the usual communication channels (email and telephone). Our production processes are not affected and emergency operations have already been successfully resumed. In the coming weeks we will be strengthening some additional security measures to ensure the stability and integrity of our corporate IT.
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Black Basta Group has claimed responsibility for the attack.
December 8, 2023
There was a hacker attack on the Uhingen automotive supplier Allgaier in Uhingen. Production is not affected. The company and the insolvency administrator are not yet able to provide any further information.
February 24, 2024
Kampf GmbH reported they were the victim of a targeted and criminal cyber-attack on the morning of 24th February 2024, which partially encrypted their IT systems. “We immediately disconnected all external connections and shut down all IT systems. Currently, we are investigating the extent of the attack with the support of external cybersecurity experts and forensic specialists. We have informed all the relevant authorities and are cooperating with them in all matters.”
February 23, 2024
Steel giant ThyssenKrupp confirms that hackers breached systems in its Automotive division, forcing them to shut down IT systems as part of its response and containment effort. “The threat situation is under control, and we are working on a gradual return to normal operations,” a spokeswoman for the company said. While the shutdown halted production, she said, the company was still able to supply customers.
ThyssenKrupp has clarified that no other business units or segments have been impacted by the cyberattack, which was contained in the automotive division. They are working on gradually returning to normal operations.
September 27, 2019
German arms and car parts maker Rheinmetall said it had been hit by a malware attack affecting production at some sites in the United States, Mexico and Brazil, sending shares down in early trade on Friday. “Normal production processes at these locations are currently experiencing significant disruption,” Rheinmetall said in a statement late on Thursday.
Rheinmetall shares, which have risen around 50% since the start of this year, were indicated to open 2.9% lower in early Frankfurt trade on Friday.
July 5, 2020
X-FAB Group was the target of a cyber security attack. Following the advice of leading security experts engaged by X-FAB, all IT systems have been immediately halted. As an additional preventive measure, production at all six manufacturing sites has been stopped. At this stage it cannot be estimated for how long and to which degree X-FAB’s operations will be disrupted. It is also too early to assess if there will be any financial impact stated company press release.
December 13, 2020
Flavor and fragrance developer Symrise has suffered a Clop ransomware attack where the attackers allegedly stole 500 GB of unencrypted files and encrypted close to 1,000 devices.
The cyberattack forced shut down of systems to prevent the spread of the attack.
February 12, 2024
Ellwangen, Germany-based VARTA Group suffered a cyber attack Monday that shut down its production plants and its administrative areas, company officials said in an advisory released Tuesday.
“Last night, February 12th 2024, the VARTA Group was the target of a cyberattack on parts of its IT systems,” the company said in an advisory.
“This affects the five production plants and the administration. The IT systems and thus also production were proactively shut down temporarily for security reasons and disconnected from the Internet. The IT systems and the extent of the impact are currently being reviewed. The utmost care is being taken to ensure data integrity,” the company said.