Hannah Grace Tech 02.15.2022 21:Feb PM EST

Sports Brand Mizuno Suffers Ransomware Attack, Orders Delayed: Is There A Way to Prevent Malware?

Popular Japanese sports brand Mizuno is the latest addition to the long list of companies that have fallen victim to ransomware attacks. The attack on the company has caused a delay in orders.

The company has not yet released any statement addressing this matter.

Sports Brand Mizuno Ransomware Attack Delays Order

An anonymous source told Bleeping Computer that Mizuno, a popular sports equipment and apparel company from Japan, has experienced phone outages and order delays due to what is being claimed to be ransomware attack.

Mizuno is said to have approximately 3,800 workers in Asia, Europe, and North America. The business provides a wide range of sporting goods. The company's most well-known products are those that are used for golf, baseball, and running.

Since Mizuno offers numerous services to its countless consumers, several people have been affected by the ransomware attack.

The report by Bleeping Computer added that its anonymous source confirmed that the ransomware attack happened on Feb. 4, which focused on the corporate networks in the United States.

This cyberattack caused a widespread business interruption, including phone outages, product delivery delays, and website difficulties. Due to the said attack, Mizuno customers must note that there is a possibility that the delays will last for more than a month.

Some reports have suggested that some customers first noticed the outage last Tuesday, Feb. 8, when the company's phone lines stopped working and a banner notifying of transaction delays appeared on the website.

As of writing, the Mizuno USA website still shows a banner that reads, "MIZUNO IS CURRENTLY EXPERIENCING SYSTEM OUTAGES. ORDER DELAYS MAY OCCUR."

As previously mention, the sporting goods company has yet to release an official statement addressing this matter. It should also be noted that the identity of the group behind the ransomware attack on Mizuno is currently not yet known as of press time.

Is There A Way to Prevent Malware?

Varonis, a software company shared some tips to prevent malware.

The basic step is to avoid clicking any suspicious URLs, adding that phishing emails are one of the most common forms hackers use.

Another piece of advice from the Russian cybersecurity company, Kaspersky, reminds people that they must not respond to unsolicited calls, text messages, or emails demanding personal information.

Moreover, people must keep their devices' applications and operating system up to date. Updating their programs and operating system on a regular basis can help users stay safe against malware.

Additionally, they must ensure that the device gets the most recent security fixes after the update. This makes it more difficult for fraudsters to exploit flaws in their software.