Computer giant Acer has been hit by a REvil ransomware attack where the threat actors are demanding the largest known ransom to date, $50,000,000. Acer is a Taiwanese electronics and computer maker well-known for laptops, desktops, and monitors. Acer employs approximately 7,000 employees and earned $7.8 billion in 2019. In response to BleepingComputer’s inquiries, Acer did not provide a clear answer regarding whether they suffered a Revil attack, saying instead that they “reported recent abnormal situations”” to relevant LEAs and DPAs.”
Source: https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/computer-giant-acer-hit-by-50-million-ransomware-attack/