{"id":229,"date":"2018-09-21T10:56:00","date_gmt":"2018-09-21T15:56:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.kraftgrp.com\/uncategorized\/colorado-timberline-taken-down-by-ransomware-and-what-that-means-for-you\/"},"modified":"2019-09-27T10:05:16","modified_gmt":"2019-09-27T15:05:16","slug":"colorado-timberline-taken-down-by-ransomware-and-what-that-means-for-you","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.kraftgrp.com\/colorado-timberline-taken-down-by-ransomware-and-what-that-means-for-you\/","title":{"rendered":"Colorado Timberline Taken Down by Ransomware and What That Means for You"},"content":{"rendered":"
According to Statista<\/a>, there were 184 million ransomware attacks in 2017 and the average ransomware demand<\/a> is over $1,000. Individuals, organizations, and companies have fallen victim to these attacks. Most people recognize the fact that ransomware is a danger, but they may not realize that it can actually destroy their company. The recent closure of Colorado Timberline after a ransomware attack is a solemn reminder of the seriousness of the dangers of ransomware.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n What Happened to Colorado Timberline?<\/strong><\/p>\n Colorado Timberline, a printing company in Denver, was forced to cease operations<\/a> for an unspecified amount of time after a severe cyber attack. A statement on their website dated September 12th<\/sup> stated that they had been the victim of several recent cyber attacks, but the last \u2013 a ransomware attack \u2013 was something they would not be able to immediately recover from. The page that contained this statement no longer exists, but a similar statement was posted on their Facebook page<\/a>:<\/p>\n Dear valued customers and suppliers of Colorado Timberline;<\/em><\/p>\n It is with great difficulty and a heavy heart that we must inform you that effective immediately Colorado Timberline has ceased all operations indefinitely.<\/em><\/p>\n We have recently been plagued by several IT events, unfortunately, we were unable to overcome the most recent Ransomware attack and as a result, this unfortunate and difficult decision was made.<\/em><\/p>\n We greatly appreciate the support and loyalty from each of you over the years.<\/em><\/p>\n Management of Colorado Timberline<\/em><\/p>\n Their Facebook page now lists them as permanently closed.<\/p>\n What Happened in the Ransomware Attack?<\/strong><\/p>\n The data locker ransomware attack took place on the evening of August 14. The ransomware accessed their database server and encrypted the files it contained.<\/p>\n