Insurer Baloise Targeted in Cyber Attack
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The Basel-based insurer suffered a cyber attack early this week.
Baloise detected an attack on parts of its IT infrastructure on Monday, it said in an statement Tuesday.
According to current reports, no company or customer data was stolen in the attack. Baloise took countermeasures within a short time to fend off the attack and identified that its German subsidiary Basler Deutschland, was targeted, the statement said.
Baloise’s service traffic could suffer further restrictions, it said.
We will continue to do everything we can to protect Baloise and data of its customers and partners from such attacks, the statement said.
Questions & Answers
Q.When was the cyber attack on Baloise discovered?
When was the cyber attack on Baloise discovered?
Baloise detected an attack on parts of its IT infrastructure on Monday, early this week. The company issued a statement about the incident on Tuesday, confirming the discovery of the breach and detailing initial responses taken to address it.
Q.Was any customer data stolen in the cyber attack?
Was any customer data stolen in the cyber attack?
According to the current reports available, no company or customer data was stolen during the cyber attack. Baloise has stated that protective measures were implemented quickly to contain the incident and safeguard information, preventing data exfiltration.
Q.Which specific part of Baloise was targeted by the attackers?
Which specific part of Baloise was targeted by the attackers?
The cyber attack primarily targeted Baloise's German subsidiary, Basler Deutschland. The company identified this specific entity as the focus of the breach and took immediate action to counteract the threat across its affected systems.
Q.Are there ongoing impacts on Baloise's services due to the attack?
Are there ongoing impacts on Baloise's services due to the attack?
Yes, Baloise's statement indicated that service traffic could suffer further restrictions following the cyber attack. The company is continuing to work on protecting its operations and customer data, which may lead to ongoing limitations for users.
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