Tech Garmin Services and Production Go Down After Ransomware Attack Staff Editor July 24, 2020 Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share via Email Subscribe Now Log in Smartwatch and wearable maker Garmin planning multi-day maintenance window to deal with ransomware incident. Smartwatch and wearables maker Garmin has shut down several of its services on July 23 to deal with a ransomware attack that has encrypted its internal network and some production systems. The company is currently planning a multi-day maintenance window to deal with the attack’s aftermath, which includes shutting down its official website, the Garmin Connect user data-syncing service, Garmin’s aviation database services, and even some production lines in Asia. In messages shared on its website and Twitter, Garmin said the same outage also impacted its call centers, leaving the company in the situation of being unable to answer calls, emails, and online chats sent by users… READ MORE @ ZDNETSmartwatch and wearable maker Garmin planning multi-day maintenance window to deal with ransomware incident. Smartwatch and wearables maker Garmin has shut down several of its... Membership Required This article is for ATN Pro members only. ATN Pro members get: Unlimited access to Athletech News articles Exclusive access to ATN Pro-level reporting Discounts to ATN the Innovation Summit VIP access to community events Exclusive email newsletters Subscribe Now Already a member? Log in Already a member? Log in here Tags: Garmin
