US software firm moves to restart after huge ransomware attack

The A US software firm hit by a major ransomware attack, which affected thousands of customers globally, is taking cautious steps in restarting its servers. — REUTERS

A US software firm hit by a major ransomware attack that crippled hundreds of companies worldwide was working to restart its servers late Tuesday to bring customers back online.

Kaseya, the Miami-based IT company at the center of the hack, pushed back its forecast for restarting its cloud-based systems, promising hourly updates.