Computer accessory giant Targus says cyberattack interrupting business operations

In an SEC filing on Monday evening, Targus International said it discovered that a hacker had gained access to file systems, prompting the company to hire outside cybersecurity consultants.
The company - which has made laptop cases and bags for more than 40 years - has also notified law enforcement of the attack.
Targus is a subsidiary of B. Riley Financial, which noted that no other parts of the company were disrupted by the attack.
B. Riley Financial acquired Targus two years ago for $250 million.
Headquartered in Anaheim, California, Targus operates in 100 countries and produces a variety of tools like docking stations, tablet cases, keyboards and more.
No hacking group has claimed credit for the incident.
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Jonathan has worked across the globe as a journalist since 2014.
Before moving back to New York City, he worked for news outlets in South Africa, Jordan and Cambodia.
He previously covered cybersecurity at ZDNet and TechRepublic.


This Cyber News was published on therecord.media. Publication date: Tue, 09 Apr 2024 14:40:39 +0000


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