Dole Hit by Ransomware Attack

Dole Hit by Ransomware Attack.

The Dole produce company was forced to shut down North American plants after getting hit by a ransomware cyber attack.

A ransomware attack is a type of malicious software attack in which the attacker locks and encrypts the victim’s data, important files and then demands a payment to unlock and restore the data.

This type of attack is usually initiated through phishing emails or malicious websites that contain links to malicious code. Victims are typically asked to pay a ransom in Cryptocurrency in order to regain access to their data.

It is important for individuals and organizations to back up their data regularly in order to mitigate the threat of a ransomware attack.