Mar 26, 01:00 PM

Lukoil Hit by Ransomware Cyberattack on March 26, 2025, Shutting Down Internal Systems and Disrupting Gas Station Payments

On March 26, 2025, Russian oil giant Lukoil experienced a large-scale cyberattack that resulted in a complete shutdown of its internal systems. The attack, attributed to ransomware, has paralyzed operations at corporate offices and disrupted services at gas stations across several regions. Employees were instructed to turn off their computers to prevent data leaks, while payment systems at gas stations were rendered inoperable, forcing customers to rely on cash. Additionally, reports indicated that Russian banking apps and mobile operators were also targeted during this cyber assault. The incident has raised concerns about the security of critical infrastructure in Russia amidst ongoing tensions in the region.

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Android MT@AndroidMT
2 years ago
La Russie fait supprimer 47 VPN du Play Store ! https://t.co/RJJg6CmjYO блин !
Ведомости@Vedomosti
2 years ago
Роскомнадзор (РКН) зафиксировал хакерскую атаку на компанию «Лукойл», сообщили «Ведомостям» в Центре мониторинга и управления сетью связи общего пользования (ЦМУ ССОП), подведомственном РКН. https://t.co/bDw0pDilxx
Lukasz Olejnik@lukOlejnik
2 years ago
Cyber attack on Russian energy company Lukoil. Ransomware. Employees are instructed to switch off their computers. Gas stations defer to cash. There was also some malfunction of payment systems outside Lukoil. https://t.co/f9vIa1EGg4

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Lukoil Hit by Ransomware Cyberattack on March 26, 2025, Shutting Down Internal Systems and Disrupting Gas Station Payments

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