Ransomware attack halts significant parts of Lürssen shipyard production

During the Easter holiday period of April 2023, German shipbuilder Lürssen suffered a ransomware-related cyberattack affecting its IT environment. Contemporary reporting, including statements attributed to the company and local reporting, indicates that substantial parts of its shipyard operations came to a standstill, while at least one production location continued operating. The incident materially interrupted shipbuilding activity, although the exact duration, production losses and customer delivery consequences were not established.