Security News > 2022 > August > German Chambers of Industry and Commerce hit by 'massive' cyberattack
The Association of German Chambers of Industry and Commerce was forced to shut down all of its IT systems and switch off digital services, telephones, and email servers, in response to a cyberattack.
DIHK is a coalition of 79 chambers representing companies within the German state, with over three million members comprising businesses ranging from small shops to large enterprises in the country.
The organization deals with legal representation, consultation, foreign trade promotion, training, regional economic development, and offers general support services to its members.
The General Manager of DIHK, Michael Bergmann, has informed the public via a LinkedIn post that the cyberattack occurred yesterday, Wednesday, and characterized the incident as 'massive.
While the cyberattack carries the signs of ransomware, with systems being shut down to prevent the spread of the malware, this hasn't been officially confirmed yet.
The Chamber of Industry and Commerce in Köln informed the public that phone lines work to a limited extent, while its website was still offline at the time of this writing.