Halloween Candy + Ransomware

What’s happening? Halloween candy manufacturer was hit by a ransomware attack. We’re talking core Halloween candy on the US: Everlasting Gobstoppers, Lemonheads, Now and Later, Nerds, SweeTarts, Laffy Taffy, Red Hots, Pixy Stix, Atomic Fireballs, Boston Baked Beans.

Why is this important? Ransomware attacks are up and here we have an attack that could impact Halloween which is really just a candy holiday.

How will this be important? Well, just today Treasury Secretary Yellen called ransomware a direct threat to security.

The Hill | Major US candymaker targeted in ransomware attack