Security News > 2020 > June > REvil ransomware gang publishes 'Elexon staff's passports' after UK electrical middleman shrugs off attack
2020-06-01 15:59
The REvil/Sodinokibi ransomware gang has just published what it claimed were files stolen from UK power grid middleman Elexon.
The stolen data was published on REvil's Tor webpage as a cache of 1,280 files, which we understand include documents that appeared to be passports of Elexon staff members and an apparent business insurance application form.
The Register has not verified whether the cache, in a.rar file, contains further information intended to harm Elexon and its staff.
Responsible for a key financial part of the UK's part-privatised electricity markets, Elexon tots up forecast electrical demand from the whole nation in half-hour blocks.
As a financial organisation, Elexon's woes have no impact on electrical generation or supply.
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