How a weak password destroyed a 158-year-old UK company and left 700 people jobless
KNP Logistics, one of Britain’s oldest companies, collapsed after a ransomware attack exploited a weak password and hacked into its internal network. The gang of hackers, known as Akira, demanded a ransom of 5 million pounds (Rs 58 crore), which the firm couldn't pay. The transport company eventually filed for bankruptcy, leaving as many as 700 employees jobless overnight
KNP Logistics, one of Britain’s oldest companies, collapsed after a ransomware attack exploited a weak password and hacked into its internal network. The gang of hackers, known as Akira, demanded a ransom of 5 million pounds (Rs 58 crore), which the firm couldn't pay. The transport company eventually filed for bankruptcy, leaving as many as 700 employees jobless overnight
