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Jack Daniel’s-Maker Suffers REvil Ransomware Breach:
The Jack Daniel’s-maker has released few details about the incident but claimed it successfully prevented attackers from encrypting its files.
“We are working closely with law enforcement, as well as world class third-party data security experts, to mitigate and resolve this situation as soon as possible,” it added in a brief statement. “There are no active negotiations.”
However, as is often the case, the attackers appear to have taken extra steps to force a ransom payment from the company. They told Bloomberg that 1TB of corporate data is now in their hands and it will most likely be leaked online in batches to turn up the pressure on the Louisville, Kentucky-headquartered firm.
The group apparently responsible for this attack is Sodinokibi (REvil), which, like Maze and other gangs, maintains a dedicated leak site to post stolen data on.
(Score: 4, Interesting) by PartTimeZombie on Monday August 17 2020, @10:31PM
I was given a home still for my birthday several years ago, because I enjoy brewing, so the family assumed I would enjoy distilling also.
It can produce roughly 1.5 litres of raw spirit per batch, from 25 litres of mash. (Is that what its called? I can't remember). I use a kit, mostly for safety reasons, and the end product is entirely drinkable. If I want gin or tequila or vodka or whatever the brew shop will sell me flavoured additives which are fine.
I also don't drink an awful lot of spirits, so the cupboard is quite full, but if I want a cocktail, I can have one anytime which is nice.
Is the end result better than what I can buy? In the case of my "whisky" there is no way anyone is going to confuse it with single malt scotch, but it is drinkable.
Would I recommend taking up distillation? If you enjoy the process and don't might the initial outlay for the gear, then go for it, but Mr. Daniels and Mr. Beam probably won't be too worried about the competition.