Hessen Consumer Center says systems encrypted by ransomware

February 27, 2024 at 12:13PM Hessen Consumer Center in Germany suffered a ransomware attack, causing disruptions to its services. The organization provides consumer law advice to Hesse residents. Communication channels have been restored, but people still face challenges reaching consumer advocates. Data breach concerns are being addressed, and authorities are involved in the investigation. No … Read more

German state of Hessen says systems encrypted by ransomware

February 27, 2024 at 11:28AM Hessen, Germany, faced a ransomware attack, leading to IT shutdowns and disruptions at the consumer advice center. Although communication issues are being mitigated, citizens continue to struggle to reach the center and advocates. The attack also raises concerns of potential data breaches, with ongoing investigations and efforts to restore operations. … Read more