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US TV channel operator Sinclair Broadcast Group hit by ransomware attack


The Sinclair Broadcast Group, the US’s second largest TV channel operator, covering 40% of American households, revealed on Monday that a number of its servers and workstations had been encrypted with ransomware, disrupting its back office operations.

A digital forensics company has been hired to investigate the breach. It’s too early to ascertain exactly what data has been affected, but advertising schedules might be hit, which will obviously impact Sinclair’s business, including its financial reporting.

Source: MSSP Alert

Informed Sauce is hosting an Infinidat-sponsored event in London on 2 December about protecting businesses from cyber crime.

Short talks from the Metropolitan Police, a military-trained cyber threat expert and sponsor Infinidat’s EMEA Field CTO will be followed by a panel-led, room-wide moderated discussion, with plenty of opportunities for you to contribute your thoughts and ask questions.

Visit the event microsite for more details and to sign up.


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