Garmin is experiencing an extensive blackout impacting its website, apps, Connect data-syncing platform and other services, the company has actually revealed on Twitter. The problem has actually even impacted its call centers, avoiding the business from getting any calls, emails or online messages. While the business says its working to deal with the issue, it didnt reveal the factor behind the interruption. According to ZDNet, though, Garmin had to close down everything for a few days to handle the after-effects of a ransomware attack that left its internal network secured.
This failure likewise impacts our call centers, and we are currently not able to receive any calls, emails or online chats. We are working to fix this issue as quickly as possible and excuse this hassle. (2/2)– Garmin (@Garmin) July 23, 2020
ZDNet states flyGarmin, the web service supporting Garmins air travel navigational equipment, was also shut down. Its preventing pilots from downloading the latest variation of Garmins air travel database on their systems, which is required by the FAA.
