"Why the Norsk Hydro Attack Is a 'Blueprint' for Disruptive Hacking Operations"

A year has passed since the Norwegian aluminum company Norsk Hydro experienced a ransomware attack on its computer network that resulted in the disruption of operations and millions of dollars in damages. An investigation of the incident revealed that the LockerGoga ransomware variant used in the attack was designed to disrupt operations rather than to collect an extortion fee. The event raises concerns among security professionals as it provides a blueprint for state-backed hackers to hide behind criminal tools. This article continues to discuss the ransomware attack faced by Norsk Hydro, the growing use of criminal tools by state-affiliated hackers, and the importance of making threat data more available to security researchers. 

CyberScoop reports "Why the Norsk Hydro Attack Is a 'Blueprint' for Disruptive Hacking Operations"