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German firm files for insolvency, blames cybercrims who shut down production for 6 weeks (www.theregister.com)

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In a notice to customers and suppliers, the organization said it had exhausted every available option before seeking insolvency protection. Managing director Johannes Zenglein described the filing as "one of the most difficult steps in our company's 37-year history." "The cyberattack of March 29, 2026, however, impacted our company to an extent that we could not fully compensate for despite our best efforts," Zenglein wrote. "The consequences resulted in a production outage of nearly six weeks and significant financial strain. These effects ultimately impacted our financial situation so severely that filing for insolvency became necessary."

Wow.

ZEGO did not disclose what kind of attack it suffered, whether ransomware was involved, who was behind it, or whether customer or employee data was compromised.

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[–] aarch0x40@piefed.social 14 points 2 weeks ago* (last edited 2 weeks ago)

iow, "We got so comfortable in our operation that we never even considered the digital security of our business or customers".

ZEGO did not disclose what kind of attack it suffered, whether ransomware was involved, who was behind it, or whether customer or employee data was compromised.

I wonder if they even understand the scope of the compromise. They clearly cut corners on business continuity insurance. It wouldn't be surprising at all if the breach fried all their equipment (like stuxnet). Their systems were probably on or adjacent to internet routes.