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Garmin International hit by ransomware attack, global outages
Multiple outlets reporting on a ransomeware attack against Garmin International
TechCrunch:
"An ongoing global outage at sport and fitness tech giant Garmin was caused by a ransomware attack, according to two sources with direct knowledge of the incident."
https://techcrunch.com/2020/07/25/garmin-outage-ransomware-sources/
The Guardian [paywall]:
"Garmin has been forced to shut down its call centres, website and some other online services after a ransomware attack encrypted the smartwatch maker's internal network and some production systems.
The US company shut down services including the official Garmin website and all customer services, including phone lines, online chat and email."
The Aviationist:
"The FlyGarmin app for pilots using Garmin GPS based instruments and navigation equipment experienced an outage beginning on Jul. 23, 2020, evening, Eastern Daylight Savings Time in the United States. Some sections of the website appear to have been restored after what some media outlets are calling a "ransomware attack"."
https://theaviationist.com/2020/07/25/garmin-aviation-app-and-services-down-in-ransomware-attack/
Garmin Hit by Massive Outage After Possible Ransomware Attack
Garmin hit by massive outage after possible ransomware attack:
Garmin's fitness wearables like its popular Forerunner series remain disconnected after almost a day. The issue appears to be ransomware related, as hackers have reportedly locked critical internal systems.
(Score: 1, Insightful) by Anonymous Coward on Monday July 27 2020, @07:50PM (5 children)
Use computers. Get malware.
(Score: 0) by Anonymous Coward on Monday July 27 2020, @07:56PM (1 child)
Divesity hires. Get malware.
(Score: 2) by DannyB on Monday July 27 2020, @09:29PM
Green hair is somewhat diverse.
Green and Purple hair is acceptably diverse.
To transfer files: right-click on file, pick Copy. Unplug mouse, plug mouse into other computer. Right-click, paste.
(Score: 1) by fustakrakich on Monday July 27 2020, @08:02PM (2 children)
Yeah, I pine for the old days, when ransom notes were cut out by hand
La politica e i criminali sono la stessa cosa..
(Score: 2) by c0lo on Tuesday July 28 2020, @01:26AM (1 child)
The Albanian virus was a technological leap.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aoFiw2jMy-0 https://soylentnews.org/~MichaelDavidCrawford
(Score: 1) by fustakrakich on Tuesday July 28 2020, @01:41AM
Hmm, with that accent, I doubt it's Albanian. Sounds more like the Queen's butler.
La politica e i criminali sono la stessa cosa..