Cybersecurity Breach Temporarily Halts IPEN Radioisotope Production
INCIDENT
The Brazilian research Instituto de Pesquisas Energéticas e Nucleares (IPEN) in São Paulo suffered a cyberattack. IPEN/CNEN temporarily halted the production and supply of critical radioisotopes and radiofármacos, substances used across Brazil for medical diagnostics and cancer treatments. Production resumed in early April. Officials emphasized that the physical, radiological, and nuclear safety of the institute’s facilities was not compromised at any point.
Type of Malware
No Malware identified
Threat Source
No threat source identified