Ransomware Group emperador Hits: Vietnam Electricity(EVNHANOI)
Summary
In the latest cybersecurity news, Vietnam Electricity(EVNHANOI) — an organization based in VN — has fallen victim to a ransomware attack conducted by the group emperador. This data breach, discovered on 2026-08-22T16:20:45.961955+00:00, underscores the increasing need for proactive cybersecurity defenses as we continue through 2026.
Incident Report
| Attribute | Information |
|---|---|
| Target Organization | Vietnam Electricity(EVNHANOI) |
| Threat Group | emperador |
| Summary | Vietnam Electricity (EVN), legally known as Tập đoàn Điện lực Việt Nam, is the largest power company and the sole national electric utility in Vietnam. Fully owned and controlled by the Vietnamese government since its inception in 1994, EVN operates as a vertically integrated monopoly responsible for the nationwide generation, transmission, and distribution of electricity, as well as international power exchanges. The group oversees all major power plants and regional distribution subsidiaries, including EVNHANOI. Serving as a crucial pillar for Vietnam’s macroeconomic stability and industrial expansion, EVN is currently undertaking extensive grid digitalization and spearheading the national transition from coal dependency toward clean and renewable energy integration.
The data content exceeds 300GB, comprising 13.36 million rows of customer details, 6.99 million subscriptions, 2.26 million account records, and other miscellaneous data.The price is open to negotiation. Session:054e5b6edf03e8ba012626b5dcd83a7dd47a046760bcd9b9b32d02a039d24d9608 |
| Date of Breach | 2026-08-22T15:32:00+00:00 |
| Discovery Date | 2026-08-22T16:20:45.961955+00:00 |
| Region | VN |
| Business Sector | Energy & Utilities |
How to reduce your ransomware risk
Most ransomware intrusions start with a stolen password or a phishing email. A few proactive steps sharply cut your exposure:
- awareness training — close the gap attackers exploit.
- keep watch on the dark web — close the gap attackers exploit.
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Disclaimer
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