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The safety certification provider company Underwriters Laboratories was targeted in a ransomware attack.

The company immediately took the precautionary steps and shut down its computer systems to contain the attack and hired security experts to investigate the incident.

The company decided not to pay the ransom and restore its system from backups.

Source: https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/underwriters-laboratories-ul-certification-giant-hit-by-ransomware/?&web_view=true

TPRM report: https://scoringcyber.rankiteo.com/company/ul-

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"type": "Ransomware",
"date": "02/2021",
"severity": "70",
"impact": "2",
"explanation": "Attack limited on finance or reputation"

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