Maersk Line, Limited

Maersk Line, Limited

The shipping giant Maersk was targeted by devastating cyberattacks by the NotPetya group.

The attack deeply corrupted its networks and halted its worldwide shipping operations.

The files on the systems were encrypted and attackers demanded a ransom payment of $300 in bitcoin for the encryption key.

Source: https://www.industrialcybersecuritypulse.com/throwback-attack-how-notpetya-accidentally-took-down-global-shipping-giant-maersk/

TPRM report: https://scoringcyber.rankiteo.com/company/maersk-line-limited

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"type": "Ransomware",
"date": "09/2021",
"severity": "90",
"impact": "6",
"explanation": "Attack threatening the economy of a geographical region"
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