The energy operator ERG reported a cyberattack
The Italian energy operator ERG has reported some disruptions in its IT infrastructure, which did not affect the operation of its plants thanks to an immediate activation of cybersecurity protocols.
According to media reports, the incident was a ransomware cyberattack coordinated by criminal group LockBit 2.0. The restoration of the affected systems will be gradual.
References:
- 04/08/2021 erg.eu Notice on ICT disruptions
- 04/08/2021 bleepingcomputer.com Energy group ERG reports minor disruptions after ransomware attack
- 04/08/2021 roma.repubblica.it Attacco hacker alla Regione. “Hello Lazio”, la rivendicazione, gli errori, le vittime collaterali. Ecco come è iniziata e come finirà
- 05/08/2021 securityaffairs.co ERG SPA, an Italian energy company, reports a minor impact on its operations after the recent ransomware attack conducted by LockBit 2.0 gang