Japanese LNG supply companies trapped by cyberattack

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About 1,000 Japanese LNG companies are unable to take meter readings, Report informs referring to NHK TV channel.

The reason for this was the attack of a ransomware virus. Gas company Purpose Co. Ltd has been hacked. The server responsible for the gas meter management system was attacked by a ransomware virus.

No data leaks were recorded.

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