Hexion Inc.

Hexion Inc., also known as Hexion, is a United States-based chemical manufacturing company with global operational reach. The organization produces industrial chemical products, though specific product lines or market specializations are not publicly detailed in available disclosures. Its affiliation with Momentive, another chemical firm, indicates shared infrastructure or strategic partnerships, though the precise nature of this relationship remains undefined in open sources. The company’s multinational footprint is evidenced by the worldwide impact of a 2019 cybersecurity incident that disrupted its systems across multiple regions.

On March 12, 2019, Hexion and Momentive experienced a coordinated ransomware attack attributed to the LockerGoga variant, which encrypted files and triggered system-wide failures, including pervasive blue screen errors. The incident forced a global IT outage, halting operations and severing network and email access. Recovery efforts required emergency response teams, the replacement of hundreds of compromised computers, and the establishment of new email domains after data on affected devices was declared irrecoverable. Identical ransom notes linked the attack to prior LockerGoga campaigns, suggesting potential tactical coordination by threat actors. Both firms maintained minimal public commentary during the restoration process, focusing on operational continuity rather than disclosing technical or financial repercussions. The event underscored the vulnerability of industrial chemical entities to disruptive cyber threats targeting critical infrastructure.