Energy company EDP confirms cyberattack, Ragnar Locker ransomware blamed

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https://www.zdnet.com/article/edp-energy-confirms-cyberattack-ragnar-locker-ransomware-blamed/

By Charlie Osborne
Zero Day
ZDNet.com
July 7, 2020

EDP Renewables North America (EDPR NA) has disclosed a cyberattack in 
which ransomware landed on parent company Energias de Portugal (EDP)'s 
systems, potentially leading to information exposure.

In a letter sent to customers (.PDF), the energy company apologized for 
the incident but insisted that there is "no evidence" that consumer 
information was compromised or stolen.

The firm delivers energy to over 11 million customers and operates in 19 
countries.

EDP experienced a ransomware attack on April 13. EDPR NA learned of the 
ransomware infection "for the first time" from its parent company on May 
8.

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