conti attacks Nordex SE
Incident Date:
April 18, 2022
Overview
Title
conti attacks Nordex SE
Victim
Nordex SE
Attacker
Conti
Location
First Reported
April 18, 2022
Conti Ransomware Attack on Nordex SE
About Nordex SE
Nordex SE is a global wind turbine manufacturer that offers high-yield, cost-efficient wind turbines for long-term and economical power generation from wind energy in various geographical and climatic conditions. The company has a strong presence in the energy, utilities, and waste sector, with a focus on renewable energy solutions.
Impact of the Attack
The cyberattack forced Nordex to shut down its IT systems and remote access to managed turbines, affecting internal systems but not impacting wind turbine farms or communication with customers. The company has been working on restoring IT systems to return operations to normal, but no estimation of when this might happen has been provided.
Vulnerabilities and Mitigation
The exact vulnerabilities exploited by the Conti ransomware group are not specified in the available information. However, the attack highlights the importance of robust cybersecurity measures in the energy sector, particularly in the context of the increasing digitization of industrial processes and the growing reliance on renewable energy sources.
The Conti ransomware attack on Nordex SE underscores the need for continuous vigilance and robust cybersecurity measures in the energy sector. As the industry continues to evolve, it is crucial for companies to stay informed about the latest threats and to implement appropriate security measures to protect their assets and operations.
Sources
- Nordex Group. (2022). Nordex Group impacted by cyber security incident. www.nordex-online.com/en/2022/04/nordex-group-impacted-by-cyber-security-incident/
- BleepingComputer. (2022). Wind turbine firm Nordex hit by Conti ransomware attack. www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/wind-turbine-firm-nordex-hit-by-conti-ransomware-attack/
- Cybernews. (2022). Conti claims responsibility for an attack on wind turbine giant Nordex. cybernews.com/news/conti-claims-responsibility-for-an-attack-on-wind-turbine-giant-nordex/
- SecurityWeek. (2022). Conti Ransomware Gang Claims Cyberattack on Wind Turbine Giant Nordex. www.securityweek.com/conti-ransomware-gang-claims-cyberattack-wind-turbine-giant-nordex/
Recent Ransomware Attacks
The Recent Ransomware Attacks (RRA) site acts as a watchtower, providing you with near real-time ransomware tracking of attacks, groups and their victims. Given threat actors’ overarching, lucrative success so far, ransomware attacks have become the most ubiquitous, and financially and informationally impactful cyber threat to businesses and organizations today.
The site’s data is generated based on hosting choices of real-world threat actors, and a handful of other trackers. While sanitization efforts have been taken, we cannot guarantee 100% accuracy of the data. Attack updates will be made as source data is reported by reputable sources. By viewing, accessing, or using RRA you acknowledge you are doing so at your own risk.