Case Study: Banijay Benelux achieves rapid AWS recovery and 24/7 managed cloud security with Trend Micro

Trend Micro Restores Key AWS Services for Banijay Benelux within Days of a Ransomware Attack

Banijay Benelux, part of the Banijay Group that produces and distributes TV programs in the Netherlands and Belgium, had its cloud-based operations—including HR and invoicing on AWS—disrupted by a ransomware attack in November 2020. The attack encrypted multiple servers, brought business to a halt, and risked exposure of sensitive data and potential GDPR fines; the company refused to pay the ransom and called in Trend Micro for help.

Trend Micro rapidly contained the breach, installed network protections and monitoring, and rebuilt damaged servers using an automated workflow that deployed Trend Cloud One on replacement EC2 instances, restoring essential systems within 3–4 days. Ongoing threat hunting and months of remediation prevented data loss, and Trend Micro now provides 24/7 managed cloud security, restoring operational confidence and preventing costly downtime or regulatory exposure.

Banijay Benelux

Leon Backbier

Manager of IT