Cellcom’s Cyber Comedy: When Tech Troubles Turn into a Ransomware Ruckus in Wisconsin
Cellcom finally admits the widespread outage wasn’t just a “technical hiccup” but a full-blown cyberattack. While customers were left wondering if their texts were lost in cyberspace, the company assures personal data is safe. Until service is restored, users are advised to practice the ancient art of toggling airplane mode.
Hot Take:
In the latest episode of “Oops, We Did It Again,” Wisconsin’s Cellcom finally admitted what everyone and their tech-savvy grandma suspected: a cyberattack took down their services. As they scramble to reboot, customers can at least take solace in the fact that their personal info wasn’t the main course for cybercriminals this time. Instead, it was just an appetizer.
Key Points:
- Cellcom experienced a cyberattack causing widespread service outages.
- Voice and SMS services in Wisconsin and Upper Michigan were disrupted.
- Cellcom initially blamed a technical issue but later confirmed the cyberattack.
- Data services and emergency services remained operational during the attack.
- Full service restoration is expected by the end of the week.
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