Garmin Faces a Tech Blackout – Could It Be a Ransomware Showdown?
Yesterday, Garmin’s tech universe hit a snag, and today it’s still going strong. For two consecutive days, the smartwatch titan’s website and call centres have been unresponsive, leaving a smorgasbord of annoyed customers staring at a blue‑screen glow.
Sources say the culprit might be a ransomware strain known as WastedLocker. Whether or not customer data got a backstage pass to this cyber chaos is still up in the air.
What’s Failing?
- Garmin Connect – The app and website that keep your steps, calories, and GPS magic in sync are down. If you’re a fan of the “measure every mile” vibe, you’ll know it’s blocking your flow.
- Call Centers & Support – Help lines are on mute. Emails and chat windows? Also stuck. Good luck trying to get a hand on the support squad.
- FlyGarmin & Garmin Pilot – Even the aviation side of things is in the lurch. Pilots who rely on Garmin’s navigation tools might be feeling a bit left‑behind.
Garmin’s Take on the Mess
In a brief tweet, Garmin let us all know that they’re “currently experiencing an outage that affects Garmin Connect,” and that the website and mobile app are offline. They added, “We are working to resolve this issue as quickly as possible and apologise for this inconvenience.” Pretty calm, this isn’t a full-on panic, though.
While the tech maze isn’t over yet, the company is marching toward a fix like a determined carpenter building a sturdy table from a wobbling toolbox.
What to Do Now
Whoa, don’t try updating or syncing until the services let go of this downtime. If you’re buying a watch, give it a breather. If you’re trying to plan some flights or workout sessions, pause that hustle for now.
And for the folks counting on a smooth (pun intended) day of data: stay tuned for any official word from Garmin. As of now, the servers aren’t listening. As the night goes on, they might just get back online, like a bright solar flare sucking a cold night.
