Maersk cyber attack ‘connected to’ hacking group claims, company confirms - Lloyd's List
Maersk has confirmed that its recent cyber attack is connected to a hacking group, which threatens to publish Hong Kong logistics data unless paid $5 million in bitcoin.
The Danish shipping giant confirmed the connection to the cyber criminal group following the attack, which has disrupted some of its operations. The hackers have issued an ultimatum demanding payment in cryptocurrency to prevent the release of sensitive Hong Kong logistics data.
Previous incident
This attack recalls the 2017 NotPetya worm incident, which cost Maersk approximately $300 million in damages. The company has since invested heavily in cybersecurity measures to prevent similar breaches.
Company response
Maersk has assured customers that no sensitive data has been compromised during this latest incident. The company's booking and shipment management platforms remain fully operational despite the attack.
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