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Zschimmer and Schwarz

Ransomware attack by Termite · Disclosed January 30, 2025 · 🇩🇪 Germany

zschimmer-schwarz.com

Date Disclosed
Jan 30, 2025
2025
Threat Group
Termite
49 total victims
Country
🇩🇪 Germany
Industry
Manufacturing

ThreatAI Analysis

Compiled from this incident record and the threat intelligence profile for Termite. Figures and technique mappings are quoted from the source data, not inferred.

About the Termite group

Termite is a ransomware group first identified in late 2024 using a modified version of Babuk ransomware code; its most notable attack was the November 2024 breach of supply-chain software firm Blue Yonder, claiming 680 GB of exfiltrated data and disrupting major customers including Starbucks. Termite has listed 48 victims since May 2023.

Incident Analysis

Zschimmer and Schwarz was targeted by Termite ransomware, one of the most active ransomware groups in our database with 49 confirmed victims globally. The attack was disclosed on January 30, 2025, when Zschimmer and Schwarz appeared on the group's dark web leak site.

Zschimmer and Schwarz is based in Germany , operating in the Manufacturing sector. Germany ranks #2 globally for ransomware attacks, with 914 victims in our database.

Sector context: Manufacturing companies are frequently targeted because production downtime directly translates to financial loss. Ransomware operators exploit this time-sensitivity to demand higher ransoms and faster payment.

Termite typically employs a double extortion model: first exfiltrating sensitive data from the victim's systems, then deploying ransomware to encrypt files. Victims face two simultaneous threats — paying to restore access and paying to prevent publication of stolen data. The group's leak site publishes victim names and exfiltrated data as leverage.

Data source: This incident record is sourced from public ransomware group leak site disclosures aggregated via the ransomware.live API. Disclosure date reflects when the victim was published on the leak site, which may differ from the initial date of compromise. This platform does not publish or link to stolen data. Last data update: Sep 7, 2026 00:00 UTC.

Frequently Asked Questions

Was Zschimmer and Schwarz attacked by ransomware?

Yes. Zschimmer and Schwarz was listed as a victim of the Termite ransomware group on January 30, 2025. The organisation is based in Germany and operates in the Manufacturing sector. The disclosure appeared on the group's dark web leak site.

Which ransomware group attacked Zschimmer and Schwarz?

Zschimmer and Schwarz was attacked by Termite ransomware. Termite is one of the most active ransomware groups, having claimed 49 victims globally. The group typically employs a double-extortion model: encrypting the victim's files and threatening to publish stolen data.

When did the Zschimmer and Schwarz ransomware attack occur?

The ransomware attack on Zschimmer and Schwarz was disclosed on January 30, 2025. This date reflects when the victim was published on the threat group's leak site, which may differ from the actual date of initial compromise.

What data was stolen in the Zschimmer and Schwarz ransomware attack?

The specific data stolen from Zschimmer and Schwarz has not been independently verified by this platform. Ransomware groups typically exfiltrate data before encrypting systems and use the threat of publication to pressure victims. As a Manufacturing organisation, Zschimmer and Schwarz likely held sensitive business data, client information, and operational records.

How can organisations protect against Termite attacks?

To defend against Termite and similar threat actors, organisations should: maintain regular offline backups tested for restoration; implement network segmentation to limit lateral movement; deploy multi-factor authentication on all remote access; use endpoint detection and response (EDR) tools; conduct regular phishing and security awareness training; and monitor threat intelligence feeds for indicators of compromise (IOCs) associated with active groups.