Romania’s electricity distributor tackles ongoing cyber attack
Electrica Group, a company listed on the Bucharest and London stock exchanges that supplies energy to over 3.8 million customers in Romania, issued an investor update on Monday alerting them to an ongoing “cyberattack.”
The specifics of the attack have not been disclosed, but it is likely to spark speculation about the involvement of pro-Russian hackers, especially in light of Romania’s annulment of its presidential election last week due to alleged Russian interference.
The investor alert reads :
“Electrica Group is under a cyber attack. The teams of specialists are working closely with the national cybersecurity authorities to manage and resolve the incident, aiming to address the situation as quickly as possible, identify the source of the attack, and limit its impact.
We want to emphasize that the Group’s critical systems have not been affected, and any disruptions in interaction with our consumers are the result of protective measures for internal infrastructure. These measures are temporary and are designed to ensure the security of the entire system.
At this time, all specific response protocols have already been activated in accordance with internal procedures and current regulations. Our primary priority remains maintaining continuity in the distribution and supply of electricity, as well as protecting the managed personal data and the operational data of all entities within Electrica Group.
We will continue to keep the public informed about the situation’s developments and the measures being taken to resolve it. In this context, we recommend that our consumers remain vigilant about any suspicious messages received in the company’s name and avoid providing personal data through unsecured channels.”
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