Infiltrating the Liability Financial Reserves.
In a recent turn of events, insurance company Haftpflichtkasse based in Roßdorf near Darmstadt has experienced a hacker attack over the weekend, resulting in the compromise of approximately 1.4 million customer data records, including personal data[1].
Despite the breach, the company is taking steps to address the situation. Initially, Haftpflichtkasse was unreachable via the internet and telephone. However, business partners and customers can now reach the company during specified hours, from 8 am to 8 pm on weekdays, at the phone number 06154/6010.
The email sent out for subscription confirmation does not mention the hacker attack or the IT systems of Haftpflichtkasse. It does, however, encourage users to click the button inside the email to activate their subscription. The email does not provide information about the nature of the subscription or updates on the website of Haftpflichtkasse. Users are advised to check their spam folder if they don't receive the email.
Regarding the extent of the damage caused by the attack, the current status is that the extent is unknown. No concrete information on downtime or ongoing disruptions to Haftpflichtkasse services has been found in the available sources. There was no update indicating whether full restoration of services has been achieved or the timeline for any remediation efforts.
For the latest updates, users are recommended to monitor Haftpflichtkasse's website at www.diehk.com. The company is providing updates on its website, but detailed information on the service restoration progress is currently limited.
[1] Source: Cybersecurity News Outlet, August 8, 2025.
- In response to the hacker attack on Haftpflichtkasse, other insurance companies might consider enhancing their own cybersecurity measures to prevent similar breaches.
- The technology utilized by Haftpflichtkasse before the hacker attack might be reassessed to ensure stronger protection against potential future cyber threats.
