Security News > 2020 > October > Enel Group hit by ransomware again, Netwalker demands $14 million
Multinational energy company Enel Group has been hit by a ransomware attack for the second time this year.
In early June, Enel's internal network was attacked by Snake ransomware, also referred to as EKANS, but the attempt was caught before the malware could spread. On Octber 19th, a researcher shared a Netwalker ransom note with BleepingComputer that appeared to be from an attack on Enel Group.
BleepingComputer emailed Enel Group last week regarding the attack but never heard back.
A few days later, Netwalker confirmed that the victim was Enel Group after they added a message to their support chat, stating "Hello Enel. Dont be afraid to write us."
Today, the Netwalker ransomware gang added Enel Group to their data leak site and shared screenshots of unencrypted files from the company during this month's cyberattack.