Romanian Waters Drenched in Ransomware: A Cyber Splash of Chaos!
Romanian Waters, the national water authority, was hit by a ransomware attack, impacting around 1,000 computer systems. Though servers were compromised, water infrastructure operations remain unaffected. Investigators are on the case, but no culprits have been identified. Meanwhile, Romania’s cybersecurity agencies are diving into action to keep their waters safe!
Hot Take:
Looks like Romanian hackers are taking the phrase “water under the bridge” a bit too literally, as they’ve managed to make waves by locking up the country’s water management authority in a bit of a digital dam jam. Talk about a splashy entrance!
Key Points:
- Ransomware attack hit Romanian Waters, affecting around 1,000 computer systems.
- Critical infrastructure remains unaffected, with operations continuing via voice communications.
- The attackers utilized Windows BitLocker to lock files and issued a ransom note.
- Romanian security agencies are investigating, but no group has claimed responsibility yet.
- This is part of a recent spree of attacks targeting critical infrastructure worldwide.
Already a member? Log in here