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Hackers hit Italian oil company Eni’s computer networks
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(Reuters) -Italian oil company Eni’s computer networks were hacked in recent days but the consequences appear to be minor so far, the company said on Wednesday.
(Reuters) -Italian oil company Eni’s computer networks were hacked in recent days but the consequences appear to be minor so far, the company said on Wednesday.
“The internal protection systems have detected unauthorized access to the corporate network in recent days,” a spokesperson for the company told Reuters in response to a query.
The state-controlled company is working with authorities to assess the consequences of the attack, the spokesperson added.
Bloomberg News first reported the news on Wednesday, citing people familiar with the matter who said Eni appeared to have been hit by a ransomware attack.
(Reporting by Shivam Patel in Bengaluru and Giulio Piovaccari; Editing by Devika Syamnath)
Ransomware is a type of malicious software that encrypts a user's files, making them inaccessible until a ransom is paid to the attacker.
Cybersecurity refers to the practice of protecting systems, networks, and programs from digital attacks, ensuring the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of data.
A cyber attack is an attempt to damage, disrupt, or gain unauthorized access to computer systems, networks, or devices, often for malicious purposes.
Computer networks are interconnected systems that allow computers to communicate and share resources, such as data and applications, over a network infrastructure.
The oil and gas industry involves the exploration, extraction, refining, and distribution of oil and natural gas, which are vital energy resources.
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