Security News > 2022 > February > Sports brand Mizuno hit with ransomware attack delaying orders
Sports equipment and sportswear brand Mizuno is affected by phone outages and order delays after being hit by ransomware, BleepingComputer has learned from sources familiar with the attack.
Mizuno is a Japanese sports equipment and sportswear company with over 3,800 employees and locations throughout Asia, Europe, and North America.
Sources who spoke to BleepingComputer on the condition of anonymity said that Mizuno suffered a ransomware attack over the weekend of February 4th, targeting the USA corporate network.
The ransomware attack couldn't have come at a worse time for Mizuno as they just launched their Mizuno Pro 221, 223, and 225 golf irons on February 3rd, which were preordered and eagerly anticipated by many customers.
The IT outages are also affecting Mizuno resellers who can no longer access Mizuno's 'Direct Connect' B2B website used by resellers to place orders.
This week has been bad for the sports industry, with the San Francisco 49ers confirming yesterday they suffered a ransomware attack by the BlackByte ransomware operation.
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