Costa Rica state energy company calls in US experts to help with ransomware attack

Category	Details
Threat Actors	Not explicitly mentioned; past attacks referenced Conti ransomware gang.
Campaign Overview	Ransomware attack disrupted digital payment systems, forcing manual operations and extended hours for fuel distribution.
Target Regions	Costa Rica (state-owned energy provider RECOPE).
Methodology	Ransomware targeting critical infrastructure, affecting digital systems and operational processes.
Product Targeted	Fossil fuel distribution operations, including payment and logistics systems.
Malware Reference	Historical reference to Conti ransomware in previous attacks on Costa Rica.
Tools Used	Ransomware tools; details about specific variants or methods used in this attack not provided.
Vulnerabilities	Unspecified vulnerabilities; general weaknesses in digital payment and infrastructure systems inferred.
TTPs	Targeting critical state infrastructure, disrupting services to pressure for ransom, leveraging operational dependency on digital systems.
Attribution	No direct attribution for the recent attack; historical parallels drawn to Conti ransomware attacks.
Recommendations	Collaborate with cybersecurity experts, ensure safe system restoration, bolster defenses, and counter misinformation on broader institutional cyberattack rumors.
Source	The Record

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