Tens of thousands of Norwegian households face potential data compromise following a cyberattack on Danish smart meter manufacturer Kamstrup. The company confirmed a breach of its internal IT systems, prompting concern among Norwegian utility companies that rely on Kamstrup meters for electricity measurement and billing. The incident brings attention to vulnerabilities within critical infrastructure supply chains and the privacy risks associated with digital energy solutions.
Kamstrup, a leading global supplier of intelligent energy and water metering solutions, detected unusual activity on its network in late May 2024. An immediate investigation, involving external cybersecurity specialists, identified unauthorized access to parts of its IT infrastructure. The company has not publicly detailed the specific nature of the compromised data, but indicated customer-related information and operational data may have been accessed. Kamstrup stated it took steps to contain the breach and restore affected systems, working to maintain the integrity of its products and services.
In Norway, numerous utility companies, responsible for electricity distribution, deployed Kamstrup smart meters across their service areas. These meters automatically transmit consumption data, eliminating the need for manual readings and enabling dynamic grid management. Potential exposure of data such as household energy usage patterns, addresses, and meter identification numbers raises privacy concerns for affected consumers