German Food Producer Vossko Recovers from Ransomware Attack
Vossko, a German producer of poultry and convenience food, was hit by a targeted ransomware attack on November 14, 2024, which encrypted its internal systems and databases. The company announced on November 22, 2024, that affected systems and production had been restored, with ongoing efforts to ensure full operational capacity and enhance IT infrastructure security. The public disclosure of recovery and the incident's impact on November 22, 2024, falls within the reporting window.
Signal context
First seen: Nov 22, 2024
Last updated: Jul 2, 2026
Status: Public signal
Key points
- Targeted ransomware attack on November 14, 2024.
- Internal systems and databases were encrypted, disrupting operational processes and production.
- Systems and production were restored by November 22, 2024.
Signal analysis
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Likely country: 🇩🇪 Germany
inferred from company domain
Watch ransomware, endpoint compromise and business interruption exposure.
- Source type: outside the affected organization
Impact area: Availability
- 1 signal in the same sector
- 26 signals with the same likely impact area
- 1 signal linked to this organization/domain
External sources
Vossko (2024-11-14) Cyber-Attack Hack Breach - The Cyber Security Incident Database (CSIDB)https://csidb.org/incidents/vossko-2024-11-14/Public source from csidb.org.
Cyberattack on VOSSKO Food Company in Germany - ICSSTRIVEhttps://icsstrive.com/2024/12/04/cyberattack-on-vossko-food-company-in-germany/Public source from icsstrive.com.
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