Ransomware Attack at HAL Allergy Impacts Customer Deliveries

December 18, 2024

INCIDENT

HAL Allergy was hit by a ransomware attack on February 19, 2024. HAL Allergy engaged external cybersecurity experts to assist in restoring the affected network and investigate the issue.

On March 22 the company website states: "Following the ransomware attack on February 19, several of HAL Allergy’s IT systems have been restored. The recovered systems were gradually activated in recent weeks to enable deliveries to most of our customers. As of March 14, orders that predate the ransomware attack and were ready for shipment have now been delivered to customers in Germany and the Benelux. Orders placed after February 19 will be processed as of today, March 22, except for the so-called named patient products. As soon as the named patient deliveries can also be processed you will be informed."

Incident Date

February 19, 2024

Location

Netherlands

Estimated Cost

Delayed order processing and delivery 32 days

Type of Malware

No Malware identified

Threat Source

No threat source identified