https://www.freightwaves.com/news/ransomware-hackers-claims-attack-on-texas-customs-broker
Exploit: Ransomware
Daniel B. Hastings: Freight Forwarder
Risk to Business: 2.326 = Moderate In the latest incident in a spate of recent trucking and freight transport industry cyberattacks, Laredo, Texas-based Daniel B. Hastings was hit with a ransomware attack. the Conti ransomware group posted a selection of the company’s files on Saturday, and sources say that they appear authentic. They include completed U.S. Customs and Border Protection documents for shipments involving multiple countries, companies, and modes of transport.
Individual Risk: No personal data has been reported as impacted in this incident.
Customers Impacted: Unknown
How it Could Affect Your Customers’ Business: Ransomware is a devastating weapon that bad actors are using to shut down essential services and attacks in the transportation and freight sectors have been increasing, with recent incidents involving several trucking and shipping companies.
Risk Levels:
1 - 1.5 = Extreme Risk
1.51 - 2.49 = Severe Risk
2.5 - 3 = Moderate Risk
*The risk score is calculated using a formula that considers a wide range of factors related to the assessed breach.
