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A Cyberattack on Garmin Disrupted Extra Than Exercises

A ransomware hit and subsequent outage precipitated issues within the firm's aviation providers, together with flight planning and mapping.
A ransomware hit and subsequent outage caused problems in the company's aviation services, including flight planning and mapping.

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Author: Lily Hay Newman

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