Several Greek shipping companies using the communication systems of Danaos Management Consultants hit by ransomware attack in Piraeus, Greece

Summary:

In November 2021, an ransomware attack on the communication systems of Danaos Management Consultants took place. Danaos Management Consultants is based in Piraeus in Greater Athens (Greece). The victims, consisting of several Greek shipping companies, became unable to communicate with other actors within the business. There was a loss of important files and less then 10% of the external customers had their files encrypted due to the attack. Because of the attack, Danaos sent out instructions to clients in order for them to back up important files.

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