Garmin suffered a ransomware attack that encrypted some of its systems on July 23, 2020. Garmin Connext Service—and connectivity through flyGarmin.com and the Garmin Pilot app—were among those areas affected, though the SOS and inReach systems remained online and available.
Garmin Suffers Ransomware Attack
Key Takeaways:
- Garmin suffered a ransomware attack on July 23, 2020, encrypting some systems and disrupting online services.
- Affected services included flyGarmin.com, the Garmin Pilot app, customer support, and company communications, but SOS and inReach systems, product functionality, and customer data remained secure.
- Services were largely restored by July 27, enabling pilots to access current navigation data and file flight plans once again.
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