Romanian energy supplier Electrica hit by ransomware attack

December 9, 2024 at 11:42AM Electrica Group is investigating an ongoing ransomware attack while ensuring that its critical systems remain unaffected. The company, which serves over 3.8 million customers, is collaborating with cybersecurity authorities to maintain electricity supply and protect data. Recent events include scrutiny of election vulnerabilities amidst widespread cyberattacks in Romania. **Meeting Takeaways: … Read more

Two Russians sanctioned over cyberattacks on US critical infrastructure

July 22, 2024 at 08:11AM Two members of the Cyber Army of Russia Reborn (CARR) hacktivist crew, Yuliya Vladimirovna Pankratova and Denis Olegovich Degtyarenko, have been added to the US sanctions list for their alleged roles in attacks on US critical national infrastructure. These attacks included remote manipulation of controls and compromising SCADA systems. Other … Read more