Hackers Disrupt Heating in Lviv with New Malware, FrostyGoop

A cyberattack using the newly identified FrostyGoop malware shut down central heating in Lviv, Ukraine for two days in January. The attack targeted industrial control systems of a municipal energy company, affecting over 600 apartment buildings. Researchers believe the hackers exploited a vulnerability in a Mikrotik router to access the network. The incident underscores the growing threat of cyberattacks on critical infrastructure.

Consequences:

• Increased vulnerability of critical infrastructure to cyberattacks globally.
• Potential for similar attacks on industrial control systems in other countries.
• Heightened focus on cybersecurity measures and protections for public utilities.