AllCargo Logistics (ECU Worldwide) hit by a ransomware attack in India

Summary:

In February 2021, the India based AllCargo Logistics (ECU Worldwide) experienced an ransomware attack on their online system. The attackers are the Mount locker ransomware gang. This cyber gang has advanced tactics to eventually deploy an certain kind of ransomware in the system that encrypts an steals files. With their campaign being financial gain, the hackers stole 2 terabytes of data, made communication impossible and shut down the emails system.

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