158‑Year‑Old UK Logistics Firm Collapses After Cyberattack

A cyberattack on KNP Logistics has forced the closure of the 158‑year‑old UK transport company, leaving approximately 700 staff without jobs. The breach, reportedly traced to the notorious Akira ransomware gang, stemmed from a single weak password, which hackers used to infiltrate systems, encrypt data, and effectively shut down operations. KNP Logistics Group, trading under the historic Knights of Old brand, operated a fleet of around 500 lorries and employed over 900 people across multiple dep...