Cyber Incident Victim: Gossler, Gobert & Wolters Gruppe
Date:
Sep 2023
Location:
Germany
Summary
A cyberattack targeted Gossler, Gobert & Wolters Gruppe, prompting immediate security measures and crisis management activation. The industrial insurance broker resolved resulting operational disruptions with cybersecurity experts while continuing investigations into the incident's origins. The firm maintains close coordination with law enforcement and data protection authorities to fully clarify the attack's circumstances. As an independent German insurance intermediary with approximately 290 employees across nine locations, the organization remains available for client inquiries regarding the incident.
| CIA Posture | Motives | Tactics, Techniques & Procedures |
|---|---|---|
| Available to members | 1 motive | 2 techniques |
| Threat Actors | Type | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 0 actors | Available to members | Available to members |
Description
On September 16, 2023, Gossler, Gobert & Wolters Gruppe (GGW Gruppe), a major independent industrial insurance broker based in Germany, experienced a cyber attack targeting its systems. The company promptly activated all security protocols and established a crisis management team to address the incident. By September 21, 2023, GGW Gruppe announced that disruptions caused by the attack had been resolved through collaborative efforts with external cybersecurity experts. The organization maintained continuous communication with law enforcement agencies and data protection authorities to investigate the attack’s origins and scope. No specific details regarding the attack vector, data compromise, or operational downtime duration were disclosed in public updates.
GGW Gruppe’s incident response included forensic examinations conducted alongside cybersecurity specialists to assess system integrity and identify vulnerabilities. The company reaffirmed its availability to business partners following the remediation of disruptions but did not specify whether client data or financial systems were directly impacted. With approximately 290 employees across nine German locations, GGW Gruppe specializes in risk and insurance management for mid-sized industrial, commercial, and professional service firms, operating internationally through partner networks. The organization’s public statements emphasized transparency with stakeholders but omitted technical particulars about attacker methodologies or compromised infrastructure. Investigations remained ongoing at the time of the September 21 update, with no further disclosures regarding attribution or long-term operational consequences.