Cyber Incident Victim: Clestra Hauserman
Date:
Apr 2022
Location:
France
Summary
A major cyberattack severely impacted Clestra Hauserman, a prominent office partition manufacturer, leading the company to file for bankruptcy protection and enter judicial reorganization with a six-month observation period to attempt recovery. The incident crippled operations despite the firm's recent rebound from prior financial struggles and strong market demand for workspace modifications driven by pandemic-era shifts in office dynamics. With approximately 700 employees and annual revenues around €145 million, the organization now requires €10 million in funding to resume normal operations, highlighting the attack's devastating financial consequences. This occurred as the company was capitalizing on increased interest in hybrid office solutions, including isolated workspaces for remote collaboration.
| CIA Posture | Motives | Tactics, Techniques & Procedures |
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| Available to members | 1 motive | 1 technique |
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Description
Clestra Hauserman, an Alsatian company specializing in office partitions, experienced a severe cyberattack around April 2022 that precipitated its financial collapse. The attack critically disrupted operations, leading the company to file for bankruptcy protection. On an unspecified date prior to April 30, 2022, the cyber incident occurred, though technical details regarding attack vectors, perpetrator identity, or compromised systems were not disclosed in available reports. The Strasbourg Judicial Court formally placed Clestra under judicial reorganization ("redressement judiciaire") on April 30, 2022, authorizing continued operations during a six-month observation period. This legal status reflected the company's inability to meet financial obligations following the cyberattack, despite having achieved €145 million in annual revenue and employing approximately 700 workers prior to the incident.
The cyberattack reversed Clestra's post-2012 recovery trajectory, when it had previously emerged from bankruptcy under new ownership. Market conditions appeared favorable before the attack, with increased demand for office space reconfiguration due to pandemic-driven shifts toward hybrid work models. Industry surveys cited in reports indicated strong customer interest in workplace redesigns, suggesting potential growth opportunities. No technical remediation efforts or cybersecurity improvements were detailed in source materials. The company required €10 million in financing to attempt recovery, though the judicial outcome remained uncertain at reporting time. Business operations continued under court supervision during the observation period, with no disclosed workforce reductions or facility closures directly tied to the incident timeline in available documentation.