Cybersecurity
Japanese Carmaker Honda Hit by Cyberattack
A long row of unsold cars sits at a Honda dealership in Colorado June 7 (David Zalubowski/Associated Press)
Japanese carmaker Honda said June 9 that it has been hit by a cyberattack that disrupted its business in several countries, though it expects the overall impact to be contained.
June 9, 2020Trucking Industry Has Become a Top Target of Ransomware Attacks
Panelists (from left) Harold Sumerford Jr. of J&M Tank Lines, Sharon Reynolds of Omnitracs and Joseph Saunders of RunSafe Security discuss measures to counter the threat of ransomware attacks against motor carriers. (John Sommers II for Transport Topics)
SAN DIEGO — Transportation is now one of the most cyberattacked industries in the United States, which puts trucking in the crosshairs of hackers, a panel of cybersecurity experts said during American Trucking Associations Management Conference & Exhibition on Oct. 6.
October 6, 2019Perspective: Best Practices for Fleets’ Contract Security
Contract security breaches can result in severe and high-profile consequences for a business, especially in today’s hyper-connected world. What are some best practices fleets can implement to increase contract security?
June 3, 2019Cybercrime: Yes, It Can Happen to Your Fleet
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Cyberattacks have become one of the top risks facing U.S. businesses, and trucking and logistics companies are no exception. Despite the increasing sophistication of these attacks, it’s still tempting to dismiss the threat — to think it’ll never happen to you. But the danger is very real and must be taken seriously by transportation firms of all sizes.
December 7, 2018How Hackers Could Cause Chaos on America’s Roads and Railways
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When hackers struck the Colorado Department of Transportation in a ransomware attack in February and again eight days later, they disrupted the agency’s operations for weeks.
April 24, 2018Focusing on 'Simple Things' Best Defense Against Cyberattacks
Hoeflinger (left), Turner and Michael Anaya (Eleanor Lamb/Transport Topics)
ATLANTA — Defending against cyberattacks is often a matter of returning to the basics, according to Justin Turner, director of the counterthreat unit special operations team at SecureWorks.
September 20, 2017Certain Insurance Coverages May Not Protect Fleets Against Cyberattack Losses, Experts Warn
A TNT truck travels a highway. The company recently was hacked. (Graham Richardson/Plymouth Transit)
The cyberattack that befell FedEx Corp.’s TNT Express unit earlier this summer highlights an ever-increasing risk that many trucking fleets are up against — and which may not be insured under the typical coverages they carry, insurance industry experts say.
August 17, 2017APM Terminal Cyber Attack Costs Drivers Time, Wages
A global cyberattack that hit shipping behemoth A.P. Moller-Maersk is creating enormous stress at the APM Terminal in Elizabeth, N.J.
July 12, 2017