The IT systems of the Swiss CPH Chemie + Papier Holding AG was Cyber attack perpetrated. Production in the paper and packaging divisions was halted as a precautionary measure.
Due to a cyber attack in the night of 7 January, the CPH Group's IT systems were shut down worldwide and the necessary Measures to protect the IT infrastructure introduced.
After the CPH Group's monitoring systems at the Perlen site detected an external attack, all IT systems were immediately shut down in a controlled manner in accordance with the emergency concept. The internal security systems were deployed quickly and according to plan. The Production of paper and packaging in Perlen and Müllheim was halted as a precautionary measure, while the Chemicals division continued production.
The packaging division of the Swiss group of companies is recognised on the market as Pearls Packaging and produces, among other things, PVC monofilms and coated PVdC high-barrier films, which as blister packs for medicines are used. Perlen Packaging is the world's third-largest supplier of coated films.
The IT systems are currently being analysed in depth with external cybersecurity specialists so that they can be restarted as quickly as possible. The CPH Group has external backup systems which, to the best of our current knowledge Not affected by the attack are.
SourceCPH : CPH
