Ship builder Vard Group (Fincantieri SpA) hit by ransomware attack in Langsten, Norway

Summary:

Shipping Company Vard Group from Langsten, Norway was hit by a ransomware attack in July, 2020 by Russian hacker group REvil (Sodinokibi/Sodin). The group demanded a $5.5 million ransom after infecting the company's servers. Afraid of potential loss of personnel, the company send out text messages to many of its employees that the disruption might lead to the shut down of the ship building unit resulting in temporary job loss to many if necessary.

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