Maersk investigates new cyberattack

Maersk is investigating a security breach involving an old IT system from a company it acquired in the past. Someone gained access to the system and copied data. The incident was reported by Splash 247 .

Maersk says the problem appears to be limited to this system. The company has found no signs that sensitive information was disclosed or that its other IT systems were affected. Its online booking and shipment management services continue to work normally.

Maersk has not named the business involved or explained what data was taken. Separately, a hacker group called WhiteArmor claims it stole around 100 GB of logistics data from a platform linked to LF Logistics, which Maersk bought in 2022. The group reportedly demanded $5m in bitcoin. However, the claim has not been verified, and Maersk has not confirmed a link between the two cases.

The incident recalls the major NotPetya cyberattack in June 2017. It caused serious IT problems for Maersk and disrupted shipping and port operations worldwide. The company later estimated its losses at $250m–$300m.

 

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