Taipei Times
Date: May 17, 2020
By: Staff writer, with CNA

Hackers known as the Winnti Group were behind ransomware attacks on Taiwan’s two largest fuel suppliers, the Ministry of Justice Investigation Bureau said on Friday, adding that similar attacks on 10 domestic companies are likely in the next few days.

On May 4, state-run CPC Corp, Taiwan announced that its computer system had been infected with ransomware, causing payment issues at gas stations.

Formosa Petrochemical Corp reported similar issues the following day, and shut down its computer systems.

Powertech Technology Inc, a Hsinchu-based semiconductor firm, also reported a ransomware attack on May 5.     [FULL  STORY]