IPSEN Logistics hit by LockBit 3.0 ransomware

Year

2023

Month

September

Reference number

20230003

Impact area

Shore

Incident location

Germany

Incident country

Germany

Victim country

Germany

Victim identity

IPSEN Logistics

Victim Type

Logistics Provider

Method

Ransomware

Attacker country

Russia

Summary:

In 2023, Germany’s IPSEN Logistics experienced a ransomware attack executed by LockBit 3.0. Known for their elaborate ransomware-as-a-service model, LockBit 3.0's techniques are highly effective in targeting firms that provide international logistics. The disruption caused to IPSEN’s operations served as a reminder of the cyber risks facing logistics providers, where even a short downtime can create cascading effects on international trade routes and supply chains.

Reference URL

https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5fae4682cc2b52123f436f99/t/6614e6a60fbde93c9dfdc4e3/1712645824622/Norma+Cyber+Annual+Threat+Assessment+-+Spreads.pdf
https://www.breachsense.com/breaches/ipsen-logistics-data-breach/