Security News > 2022 > February > German petrol supply firm Oiltanking paralyzed by cyber attack
Oiltanking GmbH, a German petrol distributor who supplies Shell gas stations in the country, has fallen victim to a cyberattack that severely impacted its operations.
On Saturday, January 29th 2022, Oiltanking GmbH Group and Mabanaft GmbH & Co. KG Group discovered we have been the victim of a cyber incident affecting our IT systems.
Oiltanking Deutschland GmbH & Co. KG, an operating unit within the Mabanaft Group, operates all terminals in Germany and is not part of the Oiltanking GmbH Group.
Oiltanking GmbH Group continues to operate all terminals in all global markets.
Oiltanking Deutschland GmbH & Co. KG terminals are operating with limited capacity and have declared force majeure.
While the attack on Oiltanking hasn't been attributed to any actors yet, it could be the work of a state actor who seeks to cause large-scale disruption and economic damage.