Holtzbrinck, a major publishing group, experienced a hacker attack on Friday evening, prompting the precautionary measure of cutting all external connections. The company asserts that, based on current knowledge, no data, including that of customers and business partners, has been exposed. Nevertheless, the incident resulted in partial failures and delays in customer deliveries. Holtzbrinck, along with its service providers, is diligently working to restore services to quickly resume supplying its bookstore partners, but the recovery process may take a few days.
The affected Holtzbrinck book publishers, including S.Fischer, Kiepenheuer & Witsch, Rowohlt, Droemer Knaur, Argon Verlag, and hgv Publishing Services, are collectively addressing the aftermath of the cyber attack. The company emphasizes its commitment to keeping customers informed as soon as there is progress in resolving the situation. The publishing group has taken measures to secure its systems and prevent any data breaches, highlighting the importance of maintaining the integrity of customer and partner information. The incident underscores the challenges faced by organizations in ensuring cybersecurity resilience in the face of evolving cyber threats.
