05 August 2022  — 
Eric Swotinsky

European pipeline operator hit by BlackCat/ALPHV ransomware

The ALPHV/BlackCat ransomware gang claims to have stolen more than 150 GB of data from Creos Luxembourg S.A., a company which manages natural gas pipelines and electrical networks in the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg. The alleged stolen data consists of 180,000 files, including contracts, agreements, passports, bills and emails.

Encevo, an energy firm that owns the majority of Creos, says that the incident did not impact the supply of electricity and gas and that the breakdown service is guaranteed. In the meantime, the case is being investigated and updates are being published on the victim’s website.

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