Security News > 2020 > December > Flavors designer Symrise halts production after Clop ransomware attack
2020-12-20 14:20
Flavor and fragrance developer Symrise has suffered a Clop ransomware attack where the attackers allegedly stole 500 GB of unencrypted files and encrypted close to 1,000 devices.
Symrise is a major developer of flavors and fragrances used in over 30,000 products worldwide, including those from Nestle, Coca-Cola, and Unilever.
Last week, German media reported that Symrise suffered a cyberattack that forced them to shut down their systems to prevent the spread of the attack.
Symrise also stated that they temporarily halted production and shut down facilities to further investigate the attack's scope.
BleepingComputer reached out to Symrise last week with questions regarding this attack but did not receive a response.
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