UTC Logistics hit by Cactus ransomware

Year

2023

Month

Reference number

20230007

Impact area

Shore

Incident location

USA

Incident country

USA

Victim country

USA

Victim identity

UTC Logistics

Victim Type

Logistics Provider

Method

Ransomware

Attacker country

Uknown

Summary:

In 2023, UTC Logistics, a U.S.-based logistics provider, was targeted by the Cactus ransomware group in a cyberattack. Although the origin of Cactus is not definitively known, the group has gained attention for its evolving ransomware techniques and targeting strategies. The attack impacted UTC Logistics’ operations, highlighting the significant risk ransomware poses to logistics operations, which are critical to the smooth functioning of international trade.

Reference URL

https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5fae4682cc2b52123f436f99/t/6614e6a60fbde93c9dfdc4e3/1712645824622/Norma+Cyber+Annual+Threat+Assessment+-+Spreads.pdf