Security News > 2020 > August > UPDATE: Canon Ransomware Attack Results in Leaked Data, Report
UPDATE. The Maze ransomware gang has reportedly leaked Canon U.S.A. data online.
The leaked data consists of a single file, according to the report: About 2.2 GB-worth of marketing data and videos, compiled into an archive called "STRATEGICPLANNINGpart62.zip." The Maze gang claims it represents 5 percent of all of the data stolen from the camera giant.
It appears to be a warning shot: No financial information, employee data or other sensitive data is included, according to the report.
A day after Canon was suspected of becoming the latest high-profile victim of a ransomware attack on August 5, an internal employee communique admitting just that was leaked to media.
The Canon USA website was still not up at the time of this writing, with a previous "The site is undergoing temporary maintenance" splash page now replaced with a picture of a hot-air balloon and the text, "Our heads aren't in the clouds. We're just busy updating our site. Please check back soon! In the Meantime [sic], please visit us at: Canon Online Store or Canon Forum."
News URL
https://threatpost.com/canon-ransomware-attack-employee-note/158157/
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