E-Land hit by ransomware attack as McAfee warns retailers of more to come
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One of South Korea’s largest retailers had to shut down nearly half of its retail stores on Sunday after a ransomware attack. E-Land said its corporate network system was attacked early in the morning, forcing it to close 23 of its 50 NC department stores and NewCore outlets. According to Yonhap, E-Land quarantined part of its corporate network system to contain the damage and police are now investigating the attack’s origins. Ransomware is malicious software that blocks us.
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Q.Which of E-Land's store types were affected by the network attack?
Which of E-Land's store types were affected by the network attack?
The ransomware attack forced E-Land to close a significant number of its NC department stores and NewCore outlets. These retail formats were directly impacted by the disruption to the corporate network system.
Q.How many of E-Land's stores were closed as a direct result of the incident?
How many of E-Land's stores were closed as a direct result of the incident?
Following the ransomware attack, E-Land had to shut down 23 of its 50 NC department stores and NewCore outlets. This represents nearly half of its total retail stores in those formats.
Q.What immediate action did E-Land take to manage the impact of the ransomware?
What immediate action did E-Land take to manage the impact of the ransomware?
E-Land immediately quarantined part of its corporate network system to limit the spread of the attack and contain the damage. Police are now investigating the origins of the malicious software.
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