Edward Don ransomware attack by Qbot trojan

Edward Don the Foodservice supplier and distributor hits by a ransomware attack

Edward Don the most famous Company is one of the largest distributors of foodservice equipment and supplies. Foodservice supplier Edward Don shut down portions of the network that has disrupted their business operations, including their phone systems, network, and email to prevent the attack's spread.

Edward Don employees forced to use Gmail accounts to communicate with customers regarding urgent orders or fulfillment issues, they have stated that they cannot accept new orders until the systems are brought back online.

As Edward Don is one of the leading distributors of food service supplies, this attack will cause a significant disruption in the supply chain for hospitals, restaurants, hotels, and bars.

Qbot trojan seen on Edward Don network

Qbot trojan has been plaguing computer users and businesses by remote access service, for over a decade and the cybercriminals behind it are still coming up with new tricks that keep it one of the most prevalent and successful malware threats, this may be the main reason for this attack.

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