Cyber crimes

Borderlands Mexico: Cyberattacks rise in Mexico as cross-border trade grows

Borderlands is a weekly rundown of developments in the world of United States-Mexico cross-border trucking and trade. This week: Cyberattacks rise in Mexico as cross-border trade grows; California begins construction of second Otay Mesa border port of entry; Yamato Transport launches cross-border trucking service; and Buchanan Capital Partners acquires Texas logistics warehouse.

Cyberattacks rise in Mexico as cross-border trade grows

Mexico has seen a surge in cybercrime, including ransomware,...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/borderlands-mexico-cyberattacks-rise-in-mexico-as-cross-border-trade-grows

Cyber Crimes Threaten Shipping Industry In A Modern Form Of Piracy

  • Cyber-attacks pose a serious threat to corporations generally and those involved in shipping are no exception.
  • The Cyber Risk team at Clyde & Co has worked on over 3,000 data breaches and cyber incidents including a number of the largest, most high profile incidents globally to date.
  • Although these cases and incidents have encompassed the full range of global business interests, Clyde & Co is particularly well placed to understand and assist in relation to the sharply increasing cybercrime...

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Time is of the essence after ransomware attack

Logistics companies have done what they can to protect their employees from COVID-19, but has this shifted focus away from safeguarding other areas of operation? With many workforces continuing to work away from the office, company data may be at a higher risk of a ransomware attack.

If you’re unfamiliar with ransomware, consider yourself lucky. Ransomware is a form of malware that encrypts a victim’s files. Attackers usually hold company information hostage and demand victims pay a ransom in...

https://s29755.pcdn.co/news/time-is-of-the-essence-after-ransomware-attack

Toll Group victimized by ransomware attack

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Australian logistics and freight transport powerhouse Toll Group announced on Tuesday that cybercriminals using ransomware known as “Nefilim” attacked its systems last week.

A corporate server containing information on current and former Toll employees and customers was infiltrated.

The Melbourne-based company said it shut down its information technology systems to mitigate the risk of further infection and has not given in to demands to pay a ransom in exchange for being allowed access to its...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/toll-group-victimized-by-ransomware-attack