Underwriters Laboratories (UL) certification giant hit by ransomware

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UL LLC, better known as Underwriters Laboratories, has suffered a ransomware attack that encrypted its servers and caused them to shut down systems while they recover. UL is the largest and oldest safety certification company in the United States, with 14,000 employees and offices in over 40 countries.

If you have ever looked at the back of an electric appliance, laptop, TV remote, lightbulb, or even your Apple USB charger, the UL logo imprinted on the device is instantly recognizable. [...]
In a statement to BleepingComputer, UL confirmed that the attack occurred on February 13th and is currently investigating the attack.

“UL detected unusual activity on its systems on February 13, 2021 and immediately took precautions to address the situation, including shutting down systems, engaging a leading cybersecurity firm to help us investigate and alerting appropriate authorities. Our immediate priority is to restore our systems to minimize any disruption this has on our customers."
"Until we learn more from our investigation, we cannot speculate as to the type of information that may be potentially impacted. If we determine that data is impacted, we will take appropriate actions" - UL LLC
 

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