- Oct 1, 2019
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Car manufacturer Honda appears to have been targeted in a cyber attack that has put certain computer programmes off limits to employees.
The Telegraph has reported that security researchers have posted evidence on the internet showing a Honda server has become infected in the ‘Ekans’ malware.
Honda workers in America appear to have been sent home from work after getting to their offices to find equipment and phones weren’t working.
In previous cases of the Ekans malware infecting companies it has informed users that it has penetrated their system and demands payment to unencrypt its data.
Sky News reported that Honda began experiencing issues with its IT network in Japan and Europe earlier today, with technology sources saying that the company believed it was the result of unauthorised attempts to breach its systems.
A spokesman for the company said there was an issue with the Honda IT network, but could not confirm if the manufacturer had been targeted.
Car manufacturer Honda targeted in cyber attack after computers infected - Car Dealer Magazine