Ryuk ransomware attack forced industrial conglomerate EMCOR to shut down IT systems

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The industrial giant claims that the Ryuk ransomware attack took place in mid-February

EMCOR, a US-based Fortune 500 industrial conglomerate, was forced to shut down some of its IT systems last month following a ransomware attack. The incident took place on 15th February, accordin...

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