Romania’s water management system was severely impacted by a ransomware attack affecting around 1,000 systems, though critical operations continued unaffected. The attack exploited Windows’ BitLocker encryption, and authorities advise against negotiating with cybercriminals to prevent further incidents. #RomanianWaters #BitLocker #WaterInfrastructure #Cyberattack #RansomNote
Keypoints
- The ransomware attack targeted Romania’s water management infrastructure, affecting about 1,000 systems.
- Romanian Waters’ website remains offline, and information is disseminated through alternative channels.
- The attack exploited Windows’ BitLocker encryption technology, but the perpetrator group remains unidentified.
- Hydrotechnical operations were unaffected and managed locally by on-site staff throughout the incident.
- Authorities are working to better integrate Romanian Waters’ network into national cyber protection systems.
Read More: https://www.theregister.com/2025/12/22/around_1000_systems_compromised_in/