Westfälische Stahlgesellschaft

Westfälische Stahlgesellschaft operates under the aliases Westfälische Stahlgesellschaft and WS STAHL. The organisation's headquarters is situated in Germany.

On June 9, 2024, Westfälische Stahlgesellschaft experienced a ransomware attack that involved system encryption and unauthorized data downloads. The primary impact of the incident was on business contact information belonging to external partners' employees, while the organization stated that no sensitive data was compromised. In response, the company promptly isolated the affected systems by disconnecting internet access to prevent further spread. Operations were restored using uncontaminated backups, allowing production and delivery schedules to continue without interruption. Forensic investigations involving both internal and external experts remain ongoing to determine the full scope of the breach. The organization notified the relevant data protection authorities about the incident in accordance with regulatory requirements. Business partners were also informed of the potential risks associated with the exposed contact details. The company acknowledged that criminals could exploit the downloaded information for phishing attempts, such as fraudulent invoice schemes. A frequently asked questions page regarding the cyber attack was published on the company's website to provide transparency. The FAQ can be accessed at https://www.ws-stahl.eu/faq-on-the-cyber-attack-of-june-9-2024/.