"Ransomware Attack Toys With Mattel Systems, Data"

Mattel, one of the largest toy manufacturers in the world, recently fell victim to a ransomware attack in July on its information technology systems. The attack temporarily impacted its business functions. However, no data regarding business operations, retail customers, suppliers, consumers, or employees was stolen by the operators behind the attack. As the holiday season approaches, the number of ransomware campaigns are expected to increase. Adversaries will see retailers' reliance on online business as an opportunity to execute more attacks. If attackers can disrupt shopping-related events such as Black Friday and Cyber Monday, organizations would be more willing to pay demanded ransoms. This article continues to discuss the ransomware attack on Mattel's systems and the expected rise in ransomware attacks against organizations during the holiday shopping season. 

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