Everest Claims Ransomware Attack on Panama’s Parque Eólico Toabré
Summary
Everest claims it compromised Panama’s Parque Eólico Toabré, encrypted wind-farm control systems and demanded a ransom. The claim threatens disclosure of operational data and possible disruption; it is unconfirmed.
Key points
- Everest is identified as the ransomware actor claiming to have compromised Parque Eólico Toabré in Panama.
- The group claims it encrypted the wind farm’s control systems and demanded payment for decryption keys.
- The claim threatens public release of sensitive operational data and possible disruption to electricity production.
- The post attributes the information to public claims by Everest and says it cannot confirm their accuracy.
Article Details
- Victim
- Parque E,ólico Toabré
- Encryption Status
- Everest claimed to have encrypted the wind-farm control systems; the source says the claim is unconfirmed.
- Exfiltration Status
- No exfiltration is confirmed. Everest threatened to publicly release data if the ransom was not paid.
- Exfiltrated Data
- Sensitive operational data was reportedly threatened for release; the source does not confirm that it was exfiltrated.
- Ransom Demand
- The group reportedly demanded a ransom for decryption keys; no amount is disclosed.
- Leak Status
- Everest threatened to release data publicly if the ransom was not paid; no release is reported.