Ransomware Attack on VBG Accident Insurance in Hamburg Compromises Participant Data

Date Reported: 2024-09-23
Country: DEU | Germany
Victim: La VBG Unfallversicherung | La VBG Accident Insurance | vbg.de
Additional Information :

  • La VBG Accident Insurance in Hamburg was targeted in a ransomware attack on one of its servers.
  • The attack compromised email addresses and contact information of participants in its online seminars.
  • Potentially compromised data includes postal addresses and phone numbers.
  • The VBG has taken immediate measures to contain the attack and is informing affected individuals.
  • Individuals are advised to monitor their accounts and change their passwords.

Article: https://www.mittelstand-nachrichten.de/datenschutz/vbg-ransomware-angriff/