MathWorks experienced a ransomware attack in April, resulting in the theft of personal data of over 10,000 individuals and disrupting key services. The breach involves stolen sensitive information like Social Security Numbers and addresses, though the ransomware group’s identity remains unknown. #MathWorks #RansomwareAttack #DataBreach
Keypoints
- MathWorks was targeted by a ransomware gang in April, affecting internal services and online platforms.
- The breach led to the theft of personal information of over 10,000 individuals, including sensitive data.
- The company only discovered the attack in May, more than a month after the breach occurred.
- Impacted services included MFA, SSO, the cloud center, and online store functionalities.
- The identity of the ransomware group remains undisclosed, and negotiations or payments may have taken place.