Year2023 |
Month |
Reference number20230016 |
Impact areaShore |
Incident locationSingapore |
Incident countrySingapore |
Victim countrySingapore |
Victim identityPenanshin |
Victim TypeShipping Company |
MethodRansomware |
Attacker countryRussia |
In 2023, Penanshin a Singapore-based shipping company was targeted by Alphv group in a ransomware attack. The Alphv group, also known as BlackCat, is believed to originate from Russia and is known for its sophisticated ransomware-as-a-service (RaaS) operations. The attack disrupted the company’s operations, highlighting the ongoing threat that ransomware poses to logistics providers and the shipping industry. As a shipping company, Penanshin plays a critical role in maritime logistics and supply chain management in Singapore and beyond, making it a valuable target for ransomware groups.