Multiple companies in the sector could be affected after an attack on a U.S. government contractor that manages critical infrastructure projects across the country. Los funcionarios federales están estudiando y monitorizando la situación tras detectar en la dark web posibles indicios de datos de la compañía filtrados.
Sargent & Lundy, a Chicago-based engineering firm, would be the main affected. They have so far designed about a thousand power plants and thousands of kilometers of power systems.. They also handle nuclear safety issues.. On their website they announce that they collaborate with the US Department of Defense and Energy.
Cybercriminals have used the Black Basta Ransomware strain, According to early indications. In a few months this has become one of the most dangerous varieties. In recent months they have targeted several health institutions.