MSI Acknowledges Security Breach Following Ransomware Attack Allegations

MSI (short for Micro-Star International), a Taiwanese PC vendor, revealed today that its network had been compromised in a cyberattack in response to claims of a ransomware attack.

The Money Message ransomware group earlier this week claimed to have infiltrated part of MSI’s systems and taken files that will be released online the following week if the business declines to pay a $4 million ransom.

MSI disclosed that particular sections of its information service systems had been impacted by a cyberattack that had been notified to the appropriate authorities in a Friday filing with Taiwan’s Stock Exchange (TWSE), which was first noticed by PCMag.

“After detecting some information systems being attacked by hackers, MSI’s IT department has initiated information security defense mechanisms and recovery procedures. The Company also has reported [sic] the anomaly to the relevant government authorities,” MSI stated.

No information was provided by the company regarding the atta

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