Daicel Corporation reports ransomware attack
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Daicel Corporation has reported that on June 7, 2024, Chiral Technologies Europe S.A.S. (CTE) experienced a ransomware attack affecting several of its servers. Daicel Corporation, founded in 1919, is a Japanese chemical company specializing in a wide array of industries and Chiral Technologies Europe S.A.S. (CTE) is a subsidiary of Daicel Corporation, specializing in enantiomeric separation products and services.
The compromised servers were isolated to prevent the spread of the ransomware. Daicel Corporation engaged external experts to assist in investigating the breach and are actively working on safeguarding and restoring the impacted systems.
Currently, there is no confirmation of any data being leaked externally. However, Daicel Corporation has committed to taking appropriate actions if any new critical information requiring notification emerges.
No details are disclosed about the number of affected individuals or compromised data.
Daicel Corporation expressed sincere apologies for any inconvenience caused to its customers, business partners, and other stakeholders.
