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Sports brand Mizuno hit with ransomware attack delaying orders

Exploit: Ransomware

Mizuno: Sports Equipment and Sportswear Manufacturer

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Risk to Business: 2.227 = Severe

Japanese brand Mizuno has experienced some business disruption after a ransomware attack on its US-based operations corporate network. The incident left the company facing phone outages and order delays as systems are restored. Customers have been left unable to place new orders or track orders in progress as well. No word on an expected timeline for restoration.

No information about consumer/employee PII, PHI, or financial data exposure was available at press time.

Customers Impacted: Unknown

How it Could Affect Your Customers’ Business Retailers have been experiencing a serious increase in ransomware attacks in the last 12 months.

Source: Bleeping Computer