Apex Capital atribuye a un ataque de malware una “interrupción imprevista del sistema”

Después de culpar inicialmente a una “interrupción no planificada del sistema” de que sus redes informáticas estuvieran fuera de servicio desde la madrugada del lunes, Apex Capital Corp. y su filial, TCS Fuel, confirmaron que los sistemas de ambas empresas fueron objeto de un ataque de malware. 

La banda de ransomware BlackByte se atribuye la responsabilidad de haber infectado los sistemas operativos de una de las mayores empresas de factoring de Estados Unidos, Apex Capital, con sede en Fort...

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Apex Capital blames malware attack for ‘unplanned system outage’

After initially blaming an “unplanned system outage” for its computer networks being knocked offline since early Monday, Apex Capital Corp. and its subsidiary, TCS Fuel, confirmed that both companies’ systems were targeted in a malware attack.

Ransomware gang BlackByte is claiming responsibility for infecting the operating systems of one of the largest factoring companies in the U.S., Apex Capital, headquartered in Fort Worth, Texas, which, in turn, shut down TCS Fuel’s network.

In February, the...

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Commentary: What does a freight factoring company do?

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This summer, Convoy announced the start of its freight factoring service, in partnership with Apex Capital. Aimed at attracting small carriers, quick turnaround funds are now available for non-Convoy loads in addition to the 0% QuickPay option previously available for Convoy loads.

With QuickPay being offered by a number of brokers, the benefits of choosing a...

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Convoy announces TruckYeah discount program

Convoy offers truckers discounts

As National Truck Driver Appreciation Week kicked off, Convoy introduced a driver-focused savings program that packages current Convoy benefits with several new offerings, including a discount program that could potentially cut up to 30% off the cost of a used truck or trailer.

“On average, carriers are spending nearly $120,000 or 66% of their income per year that goes straight to covering their business and vehicle-related costs,” Convoy said in announcing the program. “They are left with just...

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