Security News > 2020 > April > Maze Ransomware Attack Hits Cognizant
IT services giant Cognizant said that it has been hit by the Maze ransomware group in a cyberattack that has caused service disruptions.
Maze operators in an interview with Bleeping Computer, which first reported the ransomware attack, denied any association with the attack.
Dll files, which are known to be used previously in Maze ransomware attacks.
"The Maze ransomware is part of a new wave of particularly devious strains of ransomware which steal data before encrypting it and threatens to release this stolen data if the victim organisation does not pay," said Javvad Malik, security awareness advocate at KnowBe4, in an email.
"The latest ransomware attack on IT services provider Cognizant shows that the Maze ransomware gang isn't backing down," Sam Roguine, director at Arcserve, said in an email.
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