Napkin Nightmare: Ransomware Wipes Out German Firm Fasana
A ransomware attack took the German napkin firm Fasana from folding table settings to folding financially. With systems paralyzed and extortion notes in printers, Fasana’s operations halted, leading to insolvency. The company is now in search of a buyer and a more secure future.

Hot Take:
Who knew napkins could be so high-stakes? Fasana, the German napkin firm, has folded under the pressure of a ransomware attack that left them in tatters faster than you can say “origami swan.” Turns out, when cybercriminals come knocking, not even the humble serviette is safe from financial ruin!
Key Points:
- Fasana, a German napkin company, filed for insolvency after a major ransomware attack.
- The attack paralyzed operations, halting €250K in orders and delaying salaries.
- Fasana lost an estimated €2 million in two weeks due to the attack.
- No ransomware group has claimed responsibility, but it involved a known group.
- Fasana has eight weeks to find a new buyer to avoid permanent closure.
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