Ransomware Strikes: MathWorks’ MATLAB Meltdown Sparks Outrage and Piracy
MathWorks users are seeing red after a ransomware attack left MATLAB offline during exam season. The software giant confirmed the cyber assault caused the chaos, forcing students to either go old school with workarounds or, ahem, sail the high seas of piracy. MATLAB Online is slowly returning, but patience is wearing thin.
Hot Take:
Ah, ransomware—a cyber criminal’s way of saying “Hello World!” MathWorks just had a less-than-fun introduction to this world of digital chaos. It’s as if MATLAB decided it needed a vacation and left everyone hanging without a note. But don’t worry, students, just tell your professors that MATLAB is “working from home” this week. Maybe they’ll understand. Or not.
Key Points:
- MathWorks confirmed a ransomware attack that affected MATLAB and other services.
- Outage began on May 18, impacting more than five million users globally.
- Recovery is underway but not yet complete; many systems are still offline.
- Students and educational institutions were among the hardest hit.
- Some users resorted to pirated versions to complete urgent tasks.
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