Singapore OSV player Vallianz hit by cyber attack


Singapore OSV owner and operator Vallianz has been hit by a cyberattack that has allowed an unknown party unauthorised access to the company’s servers.

Upon discovering the ransomware incident, the firm – and its parent company Rawabi Holding Company Limited – took immediate action to identify, contain, and address the incident with the help of external experts and activated its business continuity plan. The incident was also reported to the relevant authorities’.

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Source: Splash247 News


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