Garmin Shuts Down Some Services to Deal with Ransomware Attack

Smartwatch and wearables maker Garmin has shut down several of its services to deal with a ransomware attack that has encrypted its internal network and some production systems. The company is currently planning a multi-day maintenance window to deal with the attack's aftermath, which includes shutting down its official website, the Garmin Connect user data-syncing service, and even some production lines in Asia.

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