Hackers target European supercomputers researching Covid-19

Supercomputers in Switzerland, Germany, and the UK were affected by the cyberattacks, although it remains unclear if the attacks were linked or who was behind them. Supercomputers can assist in researching Covid-19 and other maladies by running simulations to study the disease’s effect on cells and to gain further insight on potential treatments. — Reuters

Supercomputers in Europe being used to research Covid-19 were hacked this week, according to several laboratories. Some of the computers remain offline following the attack.

Supercomputers in Switzerland, Germany, and the UK were affected. It’s not clear if the attacks were linked or who was behind them.