cheers attacks Asiana USA
Incident Date:
July 1, 2022
Overview
Title
cheers attacks Asiana USA
Victim
Asiana USA
Attacker
Cheers
Location
First Reported
July 1, 2022
Asiana USA Suffers Ransomware Attack by Cheers Group
Asiana USA, a leading international shipping company, has been targeted by the ransomware group Cheers, which claimed responsibility for the attack on their website. The company, which operates in the transportation sector, has offices in Los Angeles and New York, as well as locations abroad in China, Vietnam, and Bangladesh.
Asiana USA is known for its people-oriented approach to international importing and exporting services, offering unparalleled cost savings for air, ocean, and national drayage services, as well as warehouse and fulfillment services. The company's expertise in global logistics services has made it a strategic partner for international shipping and documentation.
The size of Asiana USA is not explicitly stated in the provided information, but it is clear that the company is a significant player in the international shipping industry. Its vulnerability to ransomware attacks may be due to the increasing sophistication of cybercriminals, who are targeting companies with the potential for significant financial losses if their operations are disrupted.
The Cheers ransomware group, which has been active in the dark web, has claimed responsibility for the attack on Asiana USA's website. The group is known for its ransomware-as-a-service (RaaS) business model, where it sells its malicious software to other hackers, who then carry out the cyberattacks.
Asiana USA has not disclosed any information about the ransom demanded by the hackers or the extent of the data stolen. The company has not confirmed whether any personal information of its customers or employees was leaked.
The attack on Asiana USA is part of a growing trend of ransomware attacks on companies in various sectors, including finance, transportation, and semiconductor manufacturing. The U.S. government's Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has provided technical information for organizations on how to mitigate the effects of ransomware attacks.
Asiana USA is advised to take immediate action to secure its systems and prevent further damage. The company should also consider engaging with cybersecurity experts to assess the extent of the attack and implement measures to prevent future attacks.
Sources
- Asiana USA Website
- Reuters: US officials seize extortion websites; ransomware hackers vow more attacks
- U.S. Department of Justice: U.S. Department of Justice Disrupts Hive Ransomware Variant
- Cybersecurity Dive: Chinese banking giant's US arm hit by ransomware attack
- CNBC: ICBC, the world's biggest bank, hit by ransomware cyberattack
- The Record: Taiwanese semiconductor company hit by ransomware attack
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