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DE: Symrise impacted by ransomware attack

Posted on December 14, 2020 by Dissent

Symrise, a German manufacturer of flavors and fragrances used in products, has reportedly been the victim of a ransomware attack.  The attack was reported by Handelsblatt, and brought to our attention by @Chum1ng0.  Unfortunately Google translate is giving me a bit of a headache with this one. That said, I do not see any ransom amount mentioned or type of ransomware mentioned.

If anyone has more details, please use the Comments section below to let us know.


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4 thoughts on “DE: Symrise impacted by ransomware attack”

  1. M says:
    December 15, 2020 at 2:31 am

    Have a relative working at Symrise and there’s a confirmation of ransom demands..followed by another attack!

    1. Dissent says:
      December 15, 2020 at 7:49 am

      Another attack? Maybe your relative could let us know more? They can email me at breaches[at]databreaches[dot]net.

  2. @BushidoToken says:
    December 15, 2020 at 7:49 am

    Symrise was likely struck by Clop ransomware it seems looking at the ransom note:
    hxxps://twitter.com/darb0ng/status/1338692764121251840

    1. Dissent says:
      December 15, 2020 at 8:01 am

      Yes, the email address in that ransom note is CL0P’s. Thanks.

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