Victim Vereinigte-stadtwerke has fallen victim to a ransomware attack carried out by the threat actor payoutsking, compromising the company’s critical infrastructure and data security. The incident has impacted Germany#Germany.
Incident Details
- Victim: Vereinigte-stadtwerke
- Sector: Energy
- Country: DE
- Actor: payoutsking
- Source: https://payoutsgn7cy6uliwevdqspncjpfxpmzgirwl2au65la7rfs5x3qnbqd.onion/uRSjLWfnpVJB6bq7SbwQ
- Discovered: 2026-01-14 21:40:43.907993
- Published: 2025-11-20 00:00:00.000000
Information
- Vereinigte Stadtwerke is a German utility company providing electricity, natural gas, and water to its customers.
- The company also offers telecommunication services, including Internet and fixed network.
- It primarily serves residents and businesses in the Northern Germany region.
- Founded in 2012 through a merger of several municipal utilities to enhance efficiency and service quality.
Disclaimer: This post is based on public claims made by the ransomware group "payoutsking". I cannot confirm the accuracy of the information. However, I would be happy to share any official statement from the affected organization to provide clarification.