Restart after hacks delayed again by software firm


The US software firm hit by a ransomware attack, that affected some 1,500 customers, has delayed restarting its servers to Sunday. — AFP

A US software firm hit by a ransomware attack that crippled companies worldwide put off restarting its servers until Sunday to harden defenses against further breaches.

Kaseya chief executive Fred Voccola apologised to its customers in a video update posted online late Wednesday, calling the decision not to turn systems back on as promised the toughest in his career.

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