Careium AB

Profile narrative

Careium AB, also known as Careium, is a Swedish company that provides safety alarm and telecare solutions. Its core products include personal emergency response systems and related monitoring services designed to protect vulnerable individuals. The company primarily serves municipal customers in Sweden, delivering alarm systems that enable caregivers and users to summon help in emergencies. Through these systems, Careium supports crisis plan activation and maintains direct communication links with local authorities during incidents. The organization’s offerings are aimed at enhancing safety and independence for elderly or at‑risk populations within the community.

The March 23, 2023 cyberattack highlighted Careium’s specialization in safety alarm infrastructure, as the incident disrupted all of its alarm systems across Sweden before core functions were restored. Despite the outage, the company reported that essential alarm functionality was preserved through direct communication with municipal customers, allowing crisis plans to be activated. Careium’s response focused on identifying and repairing affected systems, reactivating services with initial delays, and providing continuous updates to affected municipalities. The event underscored the company’s role in public safety resilience and its commitment to investigating technical details while supporting users and caregivers. No explicit information about ownership, parent‑subsidiary relationships, or overall size is provided in the available sources.

Incidents

1 incident linked to this organisation.