Security News

Police arrest criminals behind Norsk Hydro ransomware attack
2021-10-29 09:07

Europol has announced the arrest of 12 individuals believed to be linked to ransomware attacks against 1,800 victims in 71 countries. The most notable case linked to the suspects is a 2019 attack against Norsk Hydro, the Norwegian aluminum production giant, causing severe and lengthy disruption in the company's operations.

Norsk Hydro Breach: Update on Insurance Coverage
2019-11-04 14:48

So Far, Insurance Has Paid $3.6 Million, But More AnticipatedSo far, Norweigan aluminum company Norsk Hydro has received just $3.6 million from its cyber insurer to cover expenses related to the...

Norsk Hydro Receives First Insurance Payout Following Cyberattack
2019-10-31 11:52

Norwegian aluminum giant Norsk Hydro recently published its financial results for the third quarter of 2019 and revealed that it received its first insurance payout related to the cyberattack that...

Insurance Pays Out a Sliver of Norsk Hydro’s Cyberattack Damages
2019-10-30 19:47

The company received $3.6 million in cyber insurance - out of $71 million incurred in damages after a massive March cyberattack.

Ransomware Attack Costs Norsk Hydro Tens of Millions of Dollars
2019-06-05 14:45

Norwegian aluminum giant Norsk Hydro lost $35-41 million in the first quarter of 2019 as a result of the ransomware attack and expects additional losses of $23-29 million in the second quarter. read more

Norsk Hydro Says Cyber Attack Cost It Around $50 Mln
2019-04-30 11:48

Global aluminium producer Norsk Hydro on Tuesday put the cost of a cyber attack targeting the Norwegian company in March at around $50 million. read more

Norsk Hydro Delays Financial Report Due to Cyberattack
2019-04-16 14:32

Norwegian aluminum giant Norsk Hydro last week announced that its financial report for the first quarter of 2019 will be delayed by over one month due to the recent cyberattack that caused...

IE under fire, Triton goes under the microscope, and Norsk still reeling from ransomware attack
2019-04-13 12:23

Plus, Minnesota and North Carolina cities hit by hackers As April hits its stride, we saw a week of Wi-Fi bugs, Assange's public eviction and King's College warnings.…

Ransomware Attack Costs Norsk Hydro $40 Million - So Far
2019-03-27 16:18

Norwegian Aluminum Maker Still Fighting LockerGoga Ransomware AttackNorsk Hydro reports that a March 18 ransomware attack has already cost the aluminum manufacturer more than $40 million, and the...

Ransomware Behind Norsk Hydro Attack Takes On Wiper-Like Capabilities
2019-03-27 12:48

Researchers are still looking for answers when it comes to LockerGoga's initial infection method - and what the attackers behind the ransomware really want.