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Blackfield ransomware demands $2M from Nidec Corporation

By Meridian48 News Desk · Summarised from Bleeping Computer ·

The Blackfield ransomware gang is demanding a $2 million ransom from Nidec Corporation, a Japanese electronics manufacturer. The attack disrupted Nidec's operations, highlighting ongoing threats to industrial firms. Ransomware groups continue targeting large corporations for high payouts.

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The $2 million demand underscores ransomware's persistent threat to manufacturing, but Nidec's response and recovery timeline remain critical unknowns.
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