What company was affected by the recent ransomware attack?

German pharmaceutical wholesaler AEP, which supplies over 6,000 pharmacies across Germany, reported a ransomware attack that impacted parts of its IT and communication systems.

What was impacted by the ransomware attack on AEP?

The ransomware attack encrypted portions of AEP's IT and communication systems, disrupting communications but not affecting the supply of medications to pharmacies.

Has AEP experienced medication supply issues due to the ransomware attack?

No, AEP reported that the ransomware attack did not impact its ability to supply medications to pharmacies, and no medication shortages have been reported.

Was any data lost in the AEP ransomware attack?

AEP has stated that there was no data loss in the ransomware attack, though details about any potential data compromise or theft have not been disclosed.

Who is investigating the AEP ransomware attack?

The cybercrime police in Bavaria, Germany, are actively investigating the ransomware attack on AEP.

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German pharma wholesaler AEP hit by ransomware attack

Q: How did AEP respond to the ransomware attack?

AEP disconnected the affected systems and engaged external cybersecurity and forensic experts to contain and assess the breach.

published: Nov. 1, 2024

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German pharmaceutical wholesaler AEP, a supplier to over 6,000 pharmacies across Germany, reports it was the target of a ransomware attack.

Hackers successfully encrypted parts of AEP's IT systems, impacting communications, though no medication shortages have been reported as a result. AEP disconnected affected systems and engaged external cybersecurity and forensic experts to contain the breach.

The attack encrypted some IT and communication systems, though AEP reported no data loss. The company claims that despite communication disruptions, the incident has not affected AEP’s ability to supply medications.

No details are disclosed about any stolen data or number of affected individuals. Bavaria's cybercrime police are actively investigating.

German pharma wholesaler AEP hit by ransomware attack

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