Manufacturers are newest targets for ransomware attacks, study finds
May 20, 2021 May 20, 2021
Topics
TORONTO North American manufacturing companies are increasingly targets for cybercriminal gangs that use malicious software to shut down businesses if they don’t pay a ransom, according to a report published Wednesday.
Research from Waterloo, Ont.-based cybersecurity consultancy eSentire says six known criminal gangs hit at least 292 new victim organizations globally in 2021 so far, including Bombardier Inc.
Other Canadian organizations known to have been directly or indirectly affected by ransomware include Molson Coors, B.C. equipment maker Sierra Wireless, and retailer Home Hardware.
The eSentire report says the criminal groups it tracks continue to hit governments, health care providers and school districts, but several have increased their attacks on the manufacturing sector this year.
Manufacturers are newest targets for ransomware attacks, study finds
estevanmercury.ca - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from estevanmercury.ca Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.
Manufacturers are newest targets for ransomware attacks, study finds
timescolonist.com - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from timescolonist.com Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.