Indigo Books & Music Inc., one of Canada’s largest booksellers, recently announced that it had successfully thwarted a ransomware attack. The attack, which was perpetrated by the LockBit ransomware group, was detected by the company’s security team on June 17th.
The attack was quickly identified and contained, and no customer data was compromised. Indigo Books & Music Inc. was able to stop the attack before any malicious code was executed, and no customer data was accessed or stolen.
The LockBit ransomware group is a relatively new threat that has been targeting businesses around the world. The group is known for using sophisticated techniques to gain access to a company’s systems and encrypting data until a ransom is paid.
Indigo Books & Music Inc. took immediate steps to protect its customers and systems by isolating the affected systems and restoring them from backups. The company also implemented additional security measures to prevent future attacks.
The incident highlights the importance of having robust cybersecurity measures in place to protect against ransomware attacks. Companies should ensure that their systems are regularly updated, that they have strong passwords, and that they use two-factor authentication. They should also have a plan in place for responding to a ransomware attack, including isolating affected systems, restoring from backups, and notifying customers if their data has been compromised.
Indigo Books & Music Inc.’s quick response to the attack is a testament to the importance of having a strong cybersecurity posture. By taking swift action and implementing additional security measures, the company was able to protect its customers and systems from the LockBit ransomware group.
Source: Plato Data Intelligence: PlatoAiStream