Data theft at Peter Spuhler’s Stadler company: cyber attack on the IT network of rail vehicle manufacturer Thurgau +++ reported



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The IT network of railway vehicle maker Stadler in eastern Switzerland has been targeted with malware. Thanks to rapid IT response and fully available backup data, the company’s operations are guaranteed. The Thurgau prosecutor’s office is investigating.

Peter Spuhler's company, Stadler Rail, has become the target of a cyber attack and is being blackmailed.

Peter Spuhler’s company, Stadler Rail, has become the target of a cyber attack and is being blackmailed.

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Rail vehicle manufacturer Stadler’s IT network has been targeted with malware. “There was a high probability of a data leak that was not yet known,” as the Bussnang-based company announced Thursday night. Stadler is taking on “a professional attack.” The company writes:

“The unknown author attempts to blackmail Stadler by demanding large amounts of money and lobbying for the possible release of data to harm the company and therefore its employees.”

Stadler’s spokesperson, Marina Winder, cannot and should not comment on the alleged data theft, the amount of the monetary claim, how to handle it, or other details regarding the ongoing proceedings. She says:

“We filed a complaint and activated the Thurgau prosecutor. This opened an investigation.

And: “The entire group is affected by the cyber attack,” including the many other places in Switzerland and abroad. Now check if you are also reporting in other countries. In Switzerland, Stadler also has locations in Altenrhein, St.Margrethen, Erlen, Winterthur, Wallisellen and Biel.


Guaranteed manufacturing and service.

As Winder says, the company immediately took the necessary security measures after internal surveillance services found the attack. External specialists and the authorities involved participated. According to Winder, Stadler’s operations return to normal after interruptions:

“Our IT department responded quickly and professionally, and the company’s supporting data is fully available and functional.”

As of Thursday night, all affected systems were restarted. “Despite the corona pandemic and cyber attack, continued production of new Stadler trains and services is guaranteed,” the company emphasizes.

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