hiveleak attacks WW Palets Inc.
Incident Date:
July 4, 2022
Overview
Title
hiveleak attacks WW Palets Inc.
Victim
WW Palets Inc.
Attacker
Hiveleak
Location
First Reported
July 4, 2022
WW Pallets Inc. Suffers Ransomware Attack
WW Pallets Inc., a family-owned and operated business specializing in pallet and shipping services, has been targeted by the ransomware group HiveLeak. The attack was announced on the dark web leak site, and the victim's website is wwpallets.net. WW Pallets has been in operation since 1988 and is a member of the National Wooden Pallet and Container Association (NWPCA). The company is known for its commitment to recycling used pallets, keeping costs down for customers, and reducing waste by turning it into mulch.
The size of WW Pallets is not explicitly stated in the search results, but the company has been serving the community for two generations and has been in operation for over 30 years. The company's reputation in the industry is built on its commitment to quality and sustainability, as evidenced by its membership in the NWPCA and its adherence to the organization's standards of testing and treatment.
The vulnerabilities that made WW Pallets a target for the ransomware attack are not explicitly mentioned in the search results. However, the attack on WestRock, another packaging company, serves as a reminder of the vulnerabilities of operational technology (OT) environments to ransomware attacks. WestRock's ransomware attack disrupted its operations and information technology systems, causing delays and potential revenue loss. The attack on WestRock highlights the need for better security measures in OT environments, which are often connected to the internet and lack proper security controls.
WW Pallets Inc. has been targeted by the ransomware group HiveLeak, and the attack was announced on the dark web leak site. The company is a family-owned and operated business specializing in pallet and shipping services, with a commitment to sustainability and quality. The vulnerabilities that made WW Pallets a target for the ransomware attack are not explicitly mentioned in the search results, but the attack on WestRock serves as a reminder of the vulnerabilities of OT environments to ransomware attacks.
Sources
- WW Pallets Inc. Website: wwpallets.net
- Ransomware Disrupts Operations at Packaging Giant WestRock: darkreading.com
- Ransomware Attack on WestRock - Cybersecurity Insiders: cybersecurity-insiders.com
- WestRock Ransomware Attack Hinders Packaging Production: threatpost.com
- WestRock Provides Update on Ransomware Incident: ir.westrock.com
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