Ransomware

A week after Apex Capital Corp., and its subsidiary, TCS Fuel, were targeted in a ransomware attack, Apex said Monday that it’s business as usual.

Reliance Partners’ Graham Gonzales warns how easy it is for one to fall victim to a cyberattack.

Expeditors International is desperately trying to recover from a major cyberattack that has degraded its logistics capabilities.

Global logistics provider Expeditors International shut down most of its operations systems after a cyberattack, limiting the ability to book shipments.

Ransomware attacks deliver more pain, important takeaways

The ransomware attack on Colonial Pipeline should serve as a wake-up call to the trucking and logistics sector, where companies keep getting targeted by hackers even though many incidents are preventable.

The cyberattack that temporarily shut down the Colonial Pipeline this month serves as a stark reminder that all industries are prone to security threats.

A ransomware gang is threatening to leak 2 terabytes of files stolen from shipping firm ECU Worldwide in the aftermath of a cyberattack as the owner vows to “take any steps necessary, legal and otherwise,” to protect customer data.

In today’s edition of The Daily Dash, congestion and gate restrictions from rail partners hampered J.B. Hunt’s intermodal growth in Q4. Plus, stopping a ransomware attack is not as simple as it sounds, and business-to-business activity is booming.

Hackers relentlessly targeted trucking and logistics companies throughout 2020. These five cyberattacks are among the worst incidents.

In today’s edition of The Daily Dash, Republic Services has canceled a 2,500-truck order with embattled hydrogen-electric truck maker Nikola Corp. Plus, Forward Air is on the road to recovery following a ransomware attack and Roehl is the latest carrier to announce a driver pay increase.

Less-than-truckload carrier Central Freight Lines confirmed it fell victim to a cyberattack, which knocked out its operating systems and call center.

The “IT security incident” at Tennessee-based transportation and logistics firm Forward Air has the hallmarks of a cyberattack, potentially involving ransomware, according to experts.

As ransomware attacks target the supply chain, victims have to weigh the price of paying against the consequences of not.

Ransomware attacks have risen during the pandemic. Reliance Partners’ Jamie Cannon details how to protect your company immediately after an attack.

Announcement of IT EVP and chief digital officer appointments doesn’t mention this week’s ransomware attack.

International Maritime Organization website down and CMA CGM continues investigation following ransomware attack

French shipping giant says in a tweet expected some 24 hours earlier that all maritime and port operations are functioning normally.

A ransomware attack has hit TFI International’s four Canadian courier divisions, targeting Canpar Express, ICS Courier, Loomis Express and TForce Integrated Solutions.

The coronavirus may be top of mind these days, but there are other viruses businesses need to worry about as well — viruses that infect computer systems through malware. Toll Group is the latest victim.

Ransomware attacks are on the rise and transportation companies are a prime target.

A family-owned Massachusetts trucking company fell victim to a ransomware attack

Ransomware could cripple our nation’s transportation infrastructure if firms don’t protect their data and demand more stringent security compliance.

Steel giant working to restore normal operations “as quickly as possible” as trucking companies report disruptions in freight from Canadian facility.

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The transport and logistics sector witnesses thousands of cyberattacks every year, and it is essential for stakeholders to be wary of opportunistic threats and impersonation attacks to keep their operations secure.

A. Duie Pyle Chief Executive Peter Latta opens up about ransomware attack in June.

Shut downs of operating systems due to cyberattacks are complete handicaps for logistics companies and lead to significant amounts of lost business as well as productivity. But can they be prevented?