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Ransomware Attack takes Hospitals Offline Across Romania

February 11, 2024

The Romanian national cybersecurity agency (DNSC) has pinned the outbreak of ransomware cases across the country’s hospitals to an incident at a service provider. The service provider operates the Hipocrate Information System (HIS) – a multipurpose healthcare management platform used by hospitals across the country. All hospitals caught up in the ransomware scourge are thought to have been breached via the HIS.

The scale of the ransomware emergency in Romania is bordering on the unbelievable as now more than 100 hospitals have been either disconnected from the internet or had their files encrypted. The hackers demanded 3.5 Bitcoin, worth over £130,000, to unlock important files that they had encrypted. However, Romanian cyber officials confirmed that data had recently been backed up, minimizing the impact.

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Cyberattack at Romanian Energy Supplies

December 9, 2024

On Monday, Electrica announced it is collaborating with authorities to investigate an “ongoing cyberattack.” “Initial investigations show that it was a ransomware attack. The network equipment has been removed and is not affected,” Energy Minister Sebastian Burduja said. “The SCADA systems of Distributie Electric Power Romania are fully functional and insulated, and our technical teams, together with our security partners, are already on the ground to eliminate any risk.”

To secure its infrastructure, Electrica Group has implemented temporary protective measures, which have led to some disruptions in customer interactions. However, the company emphasized that these measures are precautionary and designed to ensure the overall security of its operations. Electrica’s primary concern is maintaining the continuity of electricity supply while also safeguarding the personal and operational data of its customers.

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Dozens of Hospitals offline in Romania

February 11, 2024

Over a hundred Romanian healthcare facilities have been been affected by a ransomware attack, with some doctors forced to resort to pen and paper. Children’s and emergency hospitals were among those hit, with other facilities going offline as a precaution. 25 Hospitals were affectec by the attack and 79 other healthcare facilities were taken offline while investigations were carried out to determine if they had been affected.

The cyber extortionists demanded 3.5 Bitcoin, worth over £130,000, to unlock vital files which they had encrypted. But Romanian cyber officials said data had been recently backed up, reducing the impact.

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Wannacry Affects Operations at Several Renault Plants

May 12, 2017

Global cyberattack caused widespread disruption including stoppages at several of Renault-Nissan sites. Renault and its Japanese partner are the only major car manufacturers so far to have reported production problems resulting from Friday’s WannaCry ransomware worm attack that spread to more than 150 countries.

The cyber attack halted or reduced the output of at least five Renault sites over the weekend. Besides Douai, they included a van plant in Sandouville, France; a small-car plant in Slovenia; the no-frills Dacia plant in Pitesti, Romania; and a factory shared with Nissan in Chennai, India.

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Romanian Gas Stations Affected by Suspected Ransomware Attack.

March 7, 2022

Rompetrol, a Romanian gas station chain and part of KMG International, has confirmed it was subject to a “complex cyber-attack”. The company suspended operations of its website and its Fill&Go service at its gas stations. Operations at the gas stations remain normal with payment accepted by either cash or card. The company noted that the activity at Petromidia refinery, the largest oil refinery in Europe and operated by Rompetrol, has not been affected.

Romania’s National Cyber Security Directorate (DNSC) had been notified on 7 March by Rompetrol of the complex cyber-attack. As of 9 March, the Rompetrol.ro website remains unreachable.

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