The Romanian Water Management Authority was targeted by a ransomware attack, impacting around 1,000 systems but leaving critical water operations unaffected. Authorities are working to contain the incident and improve cybersecurity defenses, with ongoing investigations into the attack’s origins. #Lynx #Backmydata
Keypoints
- The Romanian Waters agency was hit by ransomware, affecting numerous computer systems.
- The attackers used Windows BitLocker to lock files and left a ransom note.
- Water infrastructure systems and operations remain safe and unaffected.
- Authorities are upgrading cybersecurity measures after the incident.
- No attribution or attack vector has been officially identified yet.