MathWorks’ Ransomware Rumble: When Algorithms Meet Aggravation!
MathWorks, creator of MATLAB, faced a ransomware attack, leaving systems as unavailable as a snow day in May. While they’ve started recovery, the mystery of who did it and why remains unsolved. With cybersecurity experts on the case, it’s only a matter of time before things add up again.
Hot Take:
Who knew math could be so scary? It seems MathWorks has found themselves in a real-life calculus problem, trying to differentiate between their functioning systems and the ones held hostage by ransomware. But hey, at least now they have an excuse to skip work and binge on some cybersecurity podcasts!
Key Points:
- MathWorks, creators of MATLAB and Simulink, was hit by a ransomware attack.
- Several of their IT systems and applications, including ThingSpeak and MATLAB Mobile, were affected.
- The company has been posting updates on their website since the attack began on May 18.
- MathWorks is collaborating with cybersecurity experts and federal agencies to resolve the issue.
- Details on the ransomware operation and possible data breaches remain unclear.
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