Hackers Demand $16.7M from Laptop Manufacturer Compal Electronics

Compal Electronics, a Taiwanese original design manufacturer (ODM),suffered a ransomware attack with attackers demanding almost $17M. While the company spokesperson emphasized that Compal is not being blackmailed by the hackers, BleepingComputer confirmed the ransomware attack after they obtained a ransom note used in the attack.

Estimated Cost

Ransom demanded $16.7 Million

Threat Source

Impacts

IT