blackbasta attacks Deutsche Windtechnik
Incident Date:
April 26, 2022
Overview
Title
blackbasta attacks Deutsche Windtechnik
Victim
Deutsche Windtechnik
Attacker
Blackbasta
Location
First Reported
April 26, 2022
Deutsche Windtechnik Suffers Ransomware Attack
Deutsche Windtechnik, a leading provider of wind energy services, has confirmed a cyberattack on its IT systems. The attack occurred on the night between April 11 and 12, 2022. The company's IT team was able to isolate the problems, and while the attack did not harm the wind turbines, operational maintenance activities for clients resumed with minor restrictions on April 14.
The incident was reported to the German Federal Office for Information Security (BSI). Although Deutsche Windtechnik did not confirm whether it was hit with a ransomware attack, the Black Basta ransomware gang claimed responsibility for the attack and listed the company on their leak site.
Company Profile and Industry Vulnerability
Deutsche Windtechnik is a global service provider for wind energy technology, offering a comprehensive range of services from machine maintenance to the operation of wind turbines. The company's operations span onshore and offshore wind energy projects, with a focus on providing customized service solutions to meet the needs of its clients.
The company's size and industry position make it a valuable target for threat actors. The renewable energy sector, including wind energy, has seen increased cyberattacks in recent years, with hackers targeting companies in the sector to disrupt operations and steal sensitive data.
Resilience and Cybersecurity Measures
Despite the attack, Deutsche Windtechnik's operational maintenance activities resumed with minor restrictions, demonstrating the company's ability to recover from such incidents. The company's response to the attack highlights the importance of having robust cybersecurity measures in place to mitigate the risks of ransomware attacks.
Sources
- Deutsche Windtechnik. (n.d.). Instandhaltung von Windenergieanlagen. Retrieved April 10, 2024, from https://www.deutsche-windtechnik.com/
- The Record. (2022, April 28). German wind farm operator confirms cybersecurity incident. Retrieved April 10, 2024, from https://therecord.media/german-wind-farm-operator-confirms-cybersecurity-incident
- CyberNews. (2022, April 27). Deutsche Windtechnik hit with a cyberattack, a third on Germany's wind energy sector. Retrieved April 10, 2024, from https://cybernews.com/news/deutsche-windtechnik-hit-with-a-cyberattack-a-third-on-germany-s-wind-energy-sector/
- PCMag. (2022, April 25). Hackers Reportedly Target Wind-Energy Companies. Retrieved April 10, 2024, from https://www.pcmag.com/news/hackers-reportedly-target-wind-energy-companies
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