Cybersecurity Incident Affects Oldelval Administrative Systems; Oil Transport Continues
Summary
Argentina’s Oldelval reported a cybersecurity incident affecting some administrative systems. The company says oil transport continued, affected platforms were restored, and it is still assessing the incident’s full scope.
Key points
- Oldelval, which operates Argentina’s main oil pipeline network, disclosed the incident to the country’s securities regulator.
- The company said the incident affected certain administrative systems; it did not disclose the origin or type of threat.
- Oil transport was not interrupted, according to Oldelval.
- The company activated cybersecurity response protocols and restored all affected platforms.
- Oldelval said it is continuing to assess the incident’s full scope and make required reports to authorities.
- The affected company transports about 90% of Vaca Muerta’s oil production, giving the incident significance for critical energy infrastructure.
Article Details
- Victim Organization
- Oleoductos del Valle (Oldelval)
- Incident Type
- Cybersecurity incident affecting certain administrative systems; the source does not specify the attack method or threat.
- Operational Impact
- Oldelval reported that oil transportation continued without interruption and that the affected platforms were restored. The company was still evaluating the incident's full scope.
- Claim Status
- confirmed