Employees search for data on the darknet: Hacker attack on Rhine-Palatinate district
Authority employees are independently searching the darknet for the missing data after a hacker attack on the Rhine-Palatinate district, this directed the state criminal investigation office. So far, the extent of the damage remained unclear. Anything could be found there: Names, addresses, telephone numbers or bank details. However, it would be very laborious, as each individual case would have to be checked, opened and secured separately. The LKA pays particular attention to whether there is a concrete threat to public safety. For example one focuses on an acute danger for energy, water, and power supply, however there are so far no indications of such endangerments.
Nevertheless one can guess, how large the damage can be in individual cases for the persons. One employee, for example, had saved all personal documents on her computer, such as applications, contracts and personal notes. These could currently be freely accessible on the network. People affected are already being urged to change passwords, delete suspicious emails and check their bank accounts regularly.
Source: After hacker attack on Rhine-Palatinate district: employees on darknet - SWR Aktuell
Data from Continental turned up on darknet
After the hacker attack on Continental at the end of August, it was reported that it had been successfully repelled. However, stolen data from the automotive supplier has now surfaced on the Darknet. These are being offered for just under $50 million. The data theft is still being investigated with the support of experts, so it also became known on the data theft. Various sources indicated that in the meantime a list with file names has been published on the Darknet.
Source: Report of the "Handelsblatt": Hacked data of Continental in the Darknet | tagesschau.de
Richard Wolf after cyberattack weeks not accessible
The medtech company Richard Wolf was the victim of a cyberattack in early November. After almost 3 weeks, almost all restrictions on phones and email accounts have been resolved. By the end of November, all restrictions in the IT of logistics should also be removed. The company is receiving support from an external IT forensic expert to accompany the security process. The cybercriminals were able to infiltrate using sophisticated malware.
Richard Wolf had prepared for precisely this scenario in recent years by taking technical and organizational precautions, employing specialist personnel, conducting internal training and consulting externally. After the attack, all relevant authorities, suppliers, major customers and the workforce were informed immediately. Thanks to the safeguards, systems with data were largely protected, but they were encrypted in order to use them to extort money from the company. The company did not respond to the ransom demand.
Source: After cyber attack: Richard Wolf reachable again (devicemed.de)
Copper smelter Aurubis victim of cyber attack
The largest copper producer in Europe, Aurubis, headquartered in Hamburg, has fallen victim to a hacker attack. After the attackers attacked the IT systems, they were preventively shut down and disconnected from the Internet. Production was able to continue as far as possible. The effects are still being investigated and the company is working closely with investigating authorities.
Source: Hacker attack on Aurubis copper smelter (faz.net)
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