Tech giant Olympus reportedly hit by BlackMatter ransomware

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Tech giant Olympus reportedly hit by BlackMatter ransomware
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Tech giant Olympus reportedly hit by BlackMatter ransomware

The firm says it is working to determine the extent of the breach

Japanese tech firm Olympus is investigating 'a potential cybersecurity incident' that affected its business units in Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA). In a press statement released over...

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