Weak password let hackers bring down 148-year-old logistics firm

A 148-year-old logistics company, KNP, collapsed after hackers accessed its systems by guessing a weak password, leading to a ransom demand from the gang known as Akira. With an estimated 19,000 UK companies affected by similar cyber attacks, KNP’s closure highlights the urgent need for improved cybersecurity measures in businesses facing rising ransomware threats.

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