AllCargo Logistics (ECU Worldwide)

In February 2021, AllCargo Logistics (ECU Worldwide), an India-based global logistics provider, fell victim to a Mount Locker ransomware attack. The cybercriminals, driven by financial motives, infiltrated the company’s systems using advanced tactics, deploying ransomware that encrypted critical files and exfiltrated approximately 2 terabytes of sensitive data. The attack crippled internal communications, rendering email systems inoperable and disrupting business operations. The stolen data likely included proprietary corporate information, financial records, and potentially customer or employee details, though the exact nature of the compromised data was not publicly disclosed. The incident forced the company to initiate containment measures, including isolating affected systems and engaging cybersecurity experts for recovery. The attack’s severity was amplified by the operational downtime, financial losses from ransom demands (if any), and reputational damage due to the breach of trust with clients and partners. The Mount Locker gang, known for double-extortion tactics, likely threatened to leak the stolen data unless a ransom was paid, further escalating the crisis.

Source: https://theloadstar.com/ecu-worldwide-chief-confirms-it-systems-are-down-after-cyber-incident/

TPRM report: https://www.rankiteo.com/company/allcargo-logistics

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"type": "Ransomware",
"date": "2/2021",
"severity": "100",
"impact": "5",
"explanation": "Attack threatening the organization’s existence"

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                'Worldwide) experienced a ransomware attack on their online '
                'system. The attackers, the Mount Locker ransomware gang, used '
                'advanced tactics to deploy ransomware that encrypted and '
                'stole files. Motivated by financial gain, the hackers stole 2 '
                'terabytes of data, disrupted communication, and shut down the '
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                                  'shutdown',
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