Security News > 2021 > October > Olympus US systems hit by cyberattack over the weekend
Olympus, a leading medical technology company, was forced to take down IT systems in the Americas following a cyberattack that hit its network Sunday, October 10, 2021.
"Upon detection of suspicious activity, we immediately mobilized a specialized response team including forensics experts, and we are currently working with the highest priority to resolve this issue," Olympus says in a statement published today, two days after the attack.
This incident follows a ransomware attack that hit Olympus' EMEA IT systems in early September.
Even though Olympus did not share any info on the attackers' identity, ransom notes found on impacted systems impacted revealed that BlackMatter ransomware operators coordinated the attack.
Once again, did not reveal much details on the nature of the attack that hit its Americas IT systems, ransomware gangs are known for carrying out their attacks during weekends and holidays to delay detection.
Olympus has over 31,000 employees worldwide and more than 100 years of history developing medical, life sciences, and industrial equipment.