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Electrica Group din România a fost atacată de hackeri . Sistemele importante sunt în siguranță, dar unele servicii sunt afectate temporar . Compania lucrează pentru a rezolva problema și a proteja datele consumatorilor . Ministerul Energiei susține că atacul este de tip ransomware . Se iau măsuri pentru a preveni și gestiona atacurile cibernetice viitoare.
Translation
Electrica Group in Romania has been targeted by hackers. Key systems remain secure, but some services are temporarily affected. The company is working to resolve the issue and protect consumer data. The Ministry of Energy states that the attack is a ransomware type. Measures are being taken to prevent and manage future cyber attacks.
Exercise: Text comprehension
Question 1: What type of attack did the Romanian Energy Company Electrica experience?
The attack was a ransomware attack.
Question 2: What is Electrica Group doing in response to the cyberattack?
The company is working to resolve the problem and protect consumer data.
Exercise: Vocabulary
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▌10/12/2024
Romania's major energy distributor, Electrica Group, has recently faced a significant cyberattack, suspected to be of the ransomware type. The company has assured the public that its critical systems remain safeguarded and fully functional. However, protective measures implemented in response to the attack have caused some temporary disruptions in their consumer interactions. The measures aim to bolster the security and integrity of the internal infrastructure.
In response to the breach, Electrica has activated all necessary response protocols, adhering to its internal procedures and existing regulations. The company's foremost priority remains the continuous distribution and supply of electricity, alongside the protection of personal and operational data within the Electrica Group. The organization pledges to keep the public informed about the evolving situation and steps taken to resolve the issue. Consumers are advised to exercise caution, particularly when handling any suspicious messages purportedly from the company, and to refrain from sharing personal data via unsecured channels.
Cyberattack Targets Romanian Energy Company Electrica (Illustration)
The Romanian Ministry of Energy has corroborated initial findings indicating a ransomware attack. Network equipment was quickly secured and remains unaffected. Moreover, the SCADA systems, which control critical infrastructure, are isolated and completely operational. A detailed technical analysis is underway, with data being gathered to explore the attack's origins. Rigorous checks are planned for the servers, and data backups are secure and well-guarded.
Given the circumstances, the Ministry highlights the pressing need to expedite approval for establishing the Cyber Security Incident Response Centre in Energy (CRISCE). Currently under review by various governmental bodies, CRISCE aims to enhance Romania's capacity to prevent, manage, and deter cyber threats, ensuring the nation's energy security.
Meanwhile, Electrica, serving around four million users across Romania's northern Transylvania, southern Transylvania, and northern Muntenia regions, continues its crucial role as both a distributor and supplier of electricity, building bridges between producers and consumers. Collaborative efforts with national cyber security authorities are ongoing to swiftly identify the attackers and mitigate the impact of the breach.
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