Cyberattack Encrypts Häpo Tire Center’s IT in Winterthur
Summary
A reported cyberattack encrypted Häpo’s IT in Winterthur, blocking access to inventory and customer data for 15,000 wheels. The company reportedly faces daily losses of tens of thousands of francs, and attackers are demanding a ransom.
Key points
- The report says cybercriminals attacked Häpo in Winterthur on Sunday and encrypted the tire center’s IT.
- Häpo reportedly cannot access inventory and customer data relating to 15,000 wheels.
- The reported daily losses are several tens of thousands of Swiss francs.
- The attackers are demanding a ransom; the report says the hacker group may have ties to Iran.
Article Details
- Victim Organization
- Häpo-Reifencenter
- Incident Type
- Ransomware attack; the company's IT was encrypted.
- Data Types Exposed
- Inventory data
- Customer data
- Affected Records
- Data concerning 15,000 wheels was inaccessible; the source does not specify a number of affected records.
- Operational Impact
- The company was unable to access its inventory and customer data. The reported daily loss was several tens of thousands of Swiss francs.
- Ransom Or Extortion
- The attackers demanded a ransom; the source does not state whether it was paid.
- Claim Status
- confirmed