Zaha Hadid warns architects to be vigilant after falling prey to cyber attack

By Elizabeth Hopkirk2020-04-28T05:00:00

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Hackers exploit coronavirus crisis to steal data from architect

Zaha Hadid Architects has issued a warning to practices to be vigilant after falling victim to cyber attackers who stole confidential information.

ZHA confirmed that hackers encrypted some of its internal data and tried to extort money from the practice in exchange for its return.

The criminals used malicious ransomware software to carry out their attack.

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