InSpecs Eyewear Suffers Ransomware Attack by Lockbit3

InSpecs Eyewear, a retailer based in Hawaii, recently fell victim to a ransomware attack orchestrated by the Lockbit3 group. This incident was confirmed through an announcement on the group's dark web leak site. Despite the attack, InSpecs Eyewear's website remains accessible, though it offers limited information regarding the company's size or the specifics of the breach.

As a prominent player in Hawaii's retail sector, InSpecs Eyewear specializes in offering a diverse range of eyewear products. The details surrounding the company's susceptibility to cyber threats have not been disclosed publicly.

Increasing Cyber Threats in the Retail Sector

The ransomware attack on InSpecs Eyewear is indicative of a broader trend of escalating cyber threats within the retail industry. In 2023 alone, the sector experienced a 35% surge in cyber attacks, totaling 4,128 incidents. Among these, the exploitation of the MOVEit CVE-2023-34362 vulnerability was notably prevalent.

While the specific vulnerabilities of InSpecs Eyewear remain undisclosed, the incident underscores the growing challenge of cyber security within the retail sector, highlighted by the significant uptick in cyber attacks in recent years.

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