TietoEVRY copes with a ransomware
TietoEVRY, a Finnish company which is dedicated to provide software and IT services, has reported that it experienced some technical problems with several of its services to 25 customers in the retail, manufacturing and service industries due to a ransomware on 22th of February.
The cyberattack resulted in the disruption of certain IT systems that were taken offline to contain the infection.
So far, there is no evidence that any personal information has been compromised. An investigation is ongoing and all operations will be restore as soon as possible.
TietoEVRY has already informed local authorities, including the Norwegian National Security Authority (NSM) and NorCert, as well as those potentially affected.
References:
- 23/02/2021 tietoevry.com Information about ransomware attack in Norway
- 23/02/2021 bleepingcomputer.com Finnish IT services giant TietoEVRY discloses ransomware attack
- 23/02/2021 e24.no Tietoevry utsatt for løsepenge-angrep: – Vi anser dette som en alvorlig kriminell handling
- 23/02/2021 threatpost.com Finnish IT Giant Hit with Ransomware Cyberattack