According to a recent announcement, German software company PSI Software SE revealed that it fell victim to a ransomware attack, disrupting its internal infrastructure. The company, specialising in software solutions for energy suppliers worldwide, including control systems for operations, network utilisation, and energy trading, confirmed the incident on February 15. As a precautionary measure, PSI Software disconnected several IT systems, including email, to prevent potential data loss.
The attack was initially detected on the night of February 15, with the company noticing unusual activity in its network. To contain the threat, PSI Software swiftly shut down external connections and systems. Although the exact entry point of the cyberattack remains unknown, the company is actively investigating the incident.
The ransomware attack prompted PSI Software to engage in collaboration with the Federal Office for Information Security, seeking assistance for incident response and remediation efforts. Authorities were promptly notified, and since February 16, experts have been working closely with the company to mitigate the impact of the cyber incident.
Despite the disruption, PSI Software reassures its customers that there is currently no evidence suggesting the attackers breached customer systems. The focus remains on securing and restoring the company’s internal infrastructure. The situation has raised concerns about the potential consequences of such attacks on critical infrastructure, given PSI
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