Garmin works again, though not completely
After several days without service, Garmin has started working again, although not entirely.
After several days without service, Garmin It has worked again, although not in its entirety.
This Monday several are already workings and activities can be uploaded to the platform, but do not sync for now the steps, calories, sleep data, with the app or Strava ..
After computer attack who suffered last week, have been without offering the service. They published a FAQ where he explains what has happened to user data
Garmin Connect desktop is up 2#! Manually uploaded yesterday's activity! All metrics working! It's a start 😋. Android app still down #garmindown #garmin #garminconnect #garminconnectdown #garminoutage #GarminFail #garmin pic.twitter.com/26AWNfyCiX pic.twitter.com/HvEmjOkQ78
- AdilOthman (@AdilOthman) July 27, 2020
On their website, they explained in a brief statement
Garmin is experiencing incidents affecting Garmin services, including Garmin Connect. As a consequence, some functions and services of these platforms are not available.
Additionally, our telephone hotlines have been affected by this incident and consequently we cannot answer calls, emails or customer service chats.
We are working to recover our systems as quickly as possible and we are sorry for the inconvenience caused. We will provide updates as soon as they are available.
A Ransomware attack
Garmin has suffered a ransomware attack to encrypt data and for those who have asked for a ransom of 10 million dollars, Although it has not been officially confirmed.
Experts advise against paying these amounts as a ransom, although it is not currently known whether the company has chosen this option or the restoration of old data.
There are no previous results.
