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Ransomware Attack Destroys KNP Logistics, 700 Jobs Lost

7/23/2025

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A devastating ransomware attack by the Akira gang has shuttered KNP Logistics in the UK, leading to the loss of 700 jobs and total data destruction. The breach occurred due to a weak employee password, highlighting a critical vulnerability. Cybersecurity experts are sounding the alarm as such attacks surge, nearly doubling in just two years.

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Story summary

A devastating ransomware attack by the Akira gang has shuttered KNP Logistics in the UK, leading to the loss of 700 jobs and total data destruction. The breach occurred due to a weak employee password, highlighting a critical vulnerability. Cybersecurity experts are sounding the alarm as such attacks surge, nearly doubling in just two years.