Unauthorized access to the liability fund through hacking.
In the small town of Roßdorf near Darmstadt, Germany, insurance company Haftpflichtkasse fell victim to a cyber attack over the weekend. The attack initially left the company unreachable via the internet and telephone.
However, Haftpflichtkasse has now announced that business partners and customers can reach them again during extended service hours between 8 am and 8 pm on weekdays via the phone number 06154/6010. The company has also confirmed that they have sent a confirmation email to activate subscriptions, and users are advised to check their spam folders if the email is not received.
Despite the resumption of phone services, Haftpflichtkasse is still not reachable via the internet. The company has not yet provided any information about the extent of the damage caused by the attack or the recovery timeline. They have promised to address all concerns as soon as full operations are restored.
It is worth noting that, as of August 2025, no publicly accessible information summarizing the damage extent or recovery process has been found. The search results mainly list job advertisements for positions related to IT management and cybersecurity at Haftpflichtkasse VVaG, Roßdorf, including roles such as IT Problem- & Incident Manager.
Following the attack, Haftpflichtkasse took its IT systems offline, which may have contributed to the lack of detailed information available to the public. The company's website, www.diehk.com, continues to provide updates on the situation.
As the situation develops, it is hoped that Haftpflichtkasse will provide further information to reassure its customers and the public about the security of their data and the company's recovery process.
Other reports suggest that the cyber attack on Haftpflichtkasse has also made headlines in general-news outlets, raising concerns about cybersecurity and the potential impact on other businesses. Understanding the details of the crime-and-justice implications due to the attack may depend on how effectively Haftpflichtkasse manages its technology recovery, given the extended offline period.
