Year2023 |
Month |
Reference number20230007 |
Impact areaShore |
Incident locationUSA |
Incident countryUSA |
Victim countryUSA |
Victim identityUTC Logistics |
Victim TypeLogistics Provider |
MethodRansomware |
Attacker countryUknown |
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.