Garmin services and production go down after ransomware attack • Hacker News Board

Re: Garmin services and production go down after ransomware attack

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Post by jschwartzi » Thu, Jul 23, 2020, 8:42 PM UTC

makomk wrote: post #65

quest88 wrote: post #45

Earlier quoted context omitted.

FYI for anyone else reading: Google maps lets you download maps for offline use.

Last time I tried, Google maps wouldn't do any kind of offline routing for walking or cycling, amongst other annoying limitations.

That's because Google requires their servers to offload their patented Most Dangerous Path algorithm for cycling directions.

Re: Garmin services and production go down after ransomware attack

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Post by sakopov » Thu, Jul 23, 2020, 8:43 PM UTC

It appears that even some garmin.com assets are failing to load right now.

Re: Garmin services and production go down after ransomware attack

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Post by aksss » Thu, Jul 23, 2020, 8:44 PM UTC

ytch wrote: post #24

https://www.ithome.com.tw/news/139004 (I'm not sure if it's reliable) This Taiwanese tech site says because of virus, IT system and production line are down for two days according to insider. they claim it might be ransomware.

My own pure speculation: imagining they shut the service off so no new data comes up and are aiming for an RPO of last night or some time earlier on the 22nd. Two days to do full restoration of services and global user data, meanwhile people trying to convincingly patch vulnerabilities.

Say a prayer for the IT people trying to fix this.

Re: Garmin services and production go down after ransomware attack

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Post by francisofascii » Thu, Jul 23, 2020, 8:45 PM UTC

sn_master wrote: post #97

codethics wrote: post #76

Earlier quoted context omitted.

Can confirm it is a ransomware attack.

Source? Do you work there? Do you know whats the ransomware used or how much they're demanding?

Total speculation, my guess is WastedLocker. It has been hitting all types of companies in the past few months. Have a friend who's company was hit recently. They were somehow were able to encrypt the backups.

Re: Garmin services and production go down after ransomware attack

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Post by guzik » Thu, Jul 23, 2020, 8:49 PM UTC

Yikes. Going through the comments it seems their products can still work offline? How about caching?

Garmin is our direct competitor, but we wish them a quick recovery.

Re: Garmin services and production go down after ransomware attack

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Post by aksss » Thu, Jul 23, 2020, 8:53 PM UTC

This might be a fine time to plug an app called RunGap - https://www.rungap.com/

Disclaimer: I'm not associated with them other than being a satisfied user of it.

RunGap takes your activity data from one service and migrates it across others - so your activities you upload to Garmin Connect will be copied over to MapMyRun, Runalyze or whatever, including DropBox and/or iCloud. It won't help you now, but in the future it may be a good way to derisk the loss of your activity history.

I think it's apple device only though. :/

Re: Garmin services and production go down after ransomware attack

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Post by centimeter » Thu, Jul 23, 2020, 9:03 PM UTC

kylebarron wrote: post #80

exabrial wrote: post #6

Their products are designed to work offline. Despite the cloud being down I have full local functionality right now. (Though I can't see my history, surprised they don't cache that locally). Last year when I did a 9-day canoe trip with no cell phone reception, all of my Garmin gear worked flawlessly (wearables, navigation devices, and their offline map app). Can't say the same about my friends iWatches/fitbits or eve…

What about their Inreach products, which are designed for backcountry SOS emergency calls to search and rescue? That certainly needs a network.

For anyone considering an InReach: If you only need it for SOS (not for messaging), it’s a very bad investment. You can get a cospas/sarsat based PLB which has the same SOS functionality with no subscription fee. It’s funded by various governments.

Re: Garmin services and production go down after ransomware attack

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Post by petee » Thu, Jul 23, 2020, 9:04 PM UTC

guzik wrote: post #155

Yikes. Going through the comments it seems their products can still work offline? How about caching? Garmin is our direct competitor, but we wish them a quick recovery.

If there is one thing Garmin really needs, its competition. I'd love to hear who you work for, and I hope you gain some ground

Re: Garmin services and production go down after ransomware attack

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Post by petee » Thu, Jul 23, 2020, 9:04 PM UTC

mox1 wrote: post #73

codethics wrote: post #40

Earlier quoted context omitted.

It is ransomware.

Yep, I have a friend who works there. Not looking good right now.

Would love to know if they've lost control of their Play Store accounts, i.e, is there any risk of compromised app updates?

Re: Garmin services and production go down after ransomware attack

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Post by aksss » Thu, Jul 23, 2020, 9:07 PM UTC

PaulPfeiffer wrote: post #110

While I am concerned a little for the location of my home now being in the hands of the wrong people. I am more Concerned with Garmin's Unprofessionalism... People who own yachts should probably be the most concerned..

Why's that? Concern over location data or something? I don't own a yacht but the Garmin gear in my boat assumes no Internet connection (kinda the point of the boat) and sees no impact from this event. Garmin wearables, however, are in use all day, every day, have associated PII to a minor degree, a broader audience and have been severely crippled by this. Curious what the yacht angle is that I may not be acknowledging.