Date Reported: 2024-12-27
Country: DEU | Germany
Victim: Fraunhofer-Institut für Arbeitswirtschaft und Organisation (IAO) | Fraunhofer Institute for Industrial Engineering
Website: iao.fraunhofer.de
Additional Information :
- The Fraunhofer Institute for Industrial Engineering (IAO) in Stuttgart was targeted by a ransomware attack on December 27, 2024.
- The attack disrupted certain systems and affected data integrity.
- The institute is currently investigating the incident with the help of cybersecurity experts.
- Measures have been implemented to mitigate the damage caused by the attack.
- Authorities and relevant partners have been informed about the incident.
- While unauthorized disclosure of personal data cannot be ruled out, the data is processed in a way that does not allow for direct identification of individuals.
- The institute is committed to maintaining the security and confidentiality of its data.
- Further updates will be provided as the investigation progresses.