Short News:-
Earlier this week, Swissport announced that its IT systems had been hit by a ransomware attack. The company's IT infrastructure was the target of the attack, according to Swissport. Zurich Airport and 306 other airports in Switzerland will continue to have ground transportation provided by the company. Management of airports in Switzerland At least 233 gas stations in Germany was affected by the BlackCat ransomware group. The NCSC has observed the attack doesn't appear to be a coordinated attack.
Hellmann Worldwide Logistics, a billion-dollar German logistics company, was also hit by ransomware in December. Investigators in Antwerp have begun an inquiry into the cyberattacks.
Detailed News:-
On Thursday, a ransomware attack on Swissport's IT infrastructure was reported.
Management of airports in Switzerland Earlier this week, Swissport announced that its IT systems had been hit by a ransomware attack. The company's IT infrastructure was the target of the ransomware attack, according to the firm's statement.
The incidents of the attack have not been identified.
"In the meantime, we're working hard to bring the situation under control as quickly and effectively possible. Swissport apologizes for any inconvenience this incident has caused with regard to the quality of our services "Swissport made the comment.
⚠️ A part of #Swissport’s IT infrastructure was subject to a ransomware attack. The attack has been largely contained, and we are working actively to fully resolve the issue as quickly as possible. Swissport regrets any impact the incidence has had on our service delivery.
— Swissport (@swissportNews) February 4, 2022
It was reported by a famous cyber news blog that a representative of Switzerland's National Cyber Security Centre was unable to offer additional information despite being in contact with Swissport. The website of the company is currently unavailable.
Ground and cargo handling services at airports are managed by this Swiss company, headquartered in Opfikon.
Twenty-two flights were delayed by about 20 minutes, according to Der Spiegel. Zurich Airport and 306 other locations will continue to have ground transportation provided by the company, despite the delays, according to a statement to the newspaper.
Ransomware attacks and other cybersecurity incidents have been plaguing European oil and transportation services for the past week. Shell was forced to reroute oil supplies to other depots after a cyberattack on two German oil suppliers. At least 233 gas stations in Germany were affected by the BlackCat ransomware group, according to the German Federal Office of Information Security (BSI).
After a cyberattack on IT services, several ports in Belgium and the Netherlands experienced problems Thursday. Operating system problems have been plaguing terminals operated by SEA Tank, Oiltanking, and Evos in Antwerp, Ghent, and Amsterdam, as well as terminals in Terneuzen. An Oiltanking statement to a famous cyber news blog stated that the attacks had forced the company to declare a "force majeure."
Evos confirmed to a famous cyber news blog that terminals in Terneuzen, Ghent, and Malta are still operating, but with some delays, following the disruption of IT services caused by the attack. Investigators in Antwerp have begun an inquiry into the cyberattacks.
Hellmann Worldwide Logistics, a billion-dollar German logistics company, was also hit by ransomware in December.
A famous cyber news blog was informed by the Dutch Ministry of Justice and Security that reports linking the attacks in the Netherlands, Belgium, and Germany were incorrect. a famous cyber news blog believes this.
"The NCSC has observed the following, based on the available data: It doesn't appear to be a coordinated attack as far as we know right now. There is a strong likelihood that the attacks were carried out by criminals with a financial motive in mind "According to NCSC spokeswoman Miral Scheffer,
We'll be keeping a close eye on things, but we'll also take action if necessary."
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