Eletrobras

Eletrobras

Brazil’s nuclear power subsidiary Eletrobras was targeted in a cyber attack.

The Eletronuclear had suspended use of some of its administrative software to protect its data but no operations were impacted in the attack.

Government cyber security experts investigated the attack thoroughly.

Source: https://www.reuters.com/article/us-eletrobras-cyber/brazils-eletrobras-says-nuclear-unit-hit-with-cyberattack-idUSKBN2A41JN

TPRM report: https://scoringcyber.rankiteo.com/company/eletrobras

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"type": "Cyber Attack",
"date": "01/2019",
"severity": "80",
"impact": "6",
"explanation": "Attack threatening the economy of a geographical region"
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