Ransomware Wreaks Havoc on MathWorks: MATLAB Users Left in Limbo!
MathWorks confirmed a ransomware attack caused a major outage affecting MATLAB and Simulink. The company has been working on restoring services since May 18, with some success over the weekend. While the cause is confirmed, the culprit remains a mystery. MathWorks is focused on getting MATLAB’s five million users back online.
Hot Take:
When life gives you ransomware, make MATLAB-lemonade! MathWorks’ recent cybersecurity hiccup left them scrambling to regain their digital footing, proving once again that even math wizards aren’t immune to cyber villains. Who knew data analysis could be so… dramatic?
Key Points:
- MathWorks was hit by a ransomware attack on May 18, affecting multiple applications including MATLAB and Simulink.
- The attack led to a widespread outage impacting web and mobile applications, licensing services, and more.
- Over the weekend, MathWorks started restoring services, prioritizing MATLAB Online and MATLAB Mobile.
- The company confirmed the attack and is working with cybersecurity experts to fully recover.
- No known ransomware groups have claimed responsibility for the attack yet.
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