Cybersecurity

Pemex Faces Payment Problems After Cyber Attack Shut System

  • Company is being forced to rely on manual billing amid attack
  • Pemex employees still don’t have access to emails and internet
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A ransomware attack that hit Mexico’s Petroleos Mexicanos is disrupting the company’s billing systems, according to people familiar with the situation.

Pemex is relying on manual billing that could affect payment of personnel and suppliers and hinder supply chain operations, the people said, asking not to be identified because they aren’t authorized to speak to the press.