Vestas France - SSU Vallée du Rhône - Auvergne Targeted by Lockbit2 Ransomware Group

Company Overview

Vestas is a global leader in sustainable energy, specializing in the design, manufacture, installation, and service of onshore and offshore wind turbines worldwide. With more than 145 GW of wind turbines installed in 85 countries, Vestas has the largest installed capacity in the wind power industry. The company's commitment to sustainability is reflected in its mission to provide wind power solutions that contribute to a sustainable future.

Vulnerabilities and Impact

The ransomware attack on Vestas France - SSU Vallée du Rhône - Auvergne is not the first time the company has been targeted by cybercriminals. In 2021, Vestas experienced a cyber attack that affected parts of its internal IT infrastructure, resulting in the compromise of personal data. The attackers managed to retrieve data from the compromised internal file share systems and made some of the compromised data public.

The impact of the ransomware attack on Vestas France - SSU Vallée du Rhône - Auvergne is not yet clear, but it is likely that the company's operations have been disrupted, and sensitive data may have been stolen or leaked. The attack serves as a reminder of the ongoing threat of ransomware attacks on companies in the energy sector and the importance of robust cybersecurity measures to protect against such threats.

Sources

• Vestas Wind Systems A/S. (n.d.). Global Leader in Sustainable Energy | Vestas. Retrieved April 10, 2024, from https://www.vestas.com/en.
• Reuters. (2021, November 23). Vestas data 'compromised' by cyber attack. Retrieved April 10, 2024, from https://www.reuters.com/markets/europe/vestas-data-compromised-by-cyber-attack-2021-11-22/.
• Techerati. (2021, December 21). Wind turbine maker Vestas falls victim to ransomware attack. Retrieved April 10, 2024, from https://www.techerati.com/news-hub/wind-turbine-maker-vestas-falls-victim-to-ransomware-attack/.
• Maritime Executive. (2021, December 6). Vestas Says Ransomware Attack Failed in Extortion but Leaked Data. Retrieved April 10, 2024, from https://www.maritime-executive.com/article/vestas-says-ransomware-attack-failed-in-extortion-but-leaked-data.
• Reuters. (2021, December 9). Hackers make some Vestas' data public after ransomware attack. Retrieved April 10, 2024, from https://www.reuters.com/business/energy/hackers-make-some-vestas-data-public-after-ransomware-attack-2021-12-09/.
• Vestas Wind Systems A/S. (2021, December 6). Third update on cyber incident. Retrieved April 10, 2024, from https://www.vestas.com/en/media/company-news/2021/third-update-on-cyber-incident-c3466518.