German shipbuilder Lürssen targeted by ransomware attack

The German shipbuilder Lürssen, which makes luxury superyachts and military vessels, has been targeted by a ransomware cyberattack.

The German shipbuilder Lürssen, which makes luxury superyachts and military vessels, has reportedly been targeted by a ransomware cyberattack.

The firm, which is based in Bremen, was attacked over the Easter holiday period, according to local news outlet Buten un Binnen. Police are investigating.

Ransomware is a type of malware that encrypts the victim’s files, then threatens to publish personal or sensitive data unless a ransom is paid off.