Global Freight Forwarder JAS Confirms Malware Disrupts Operations

September 4, 2024

INCIDENT

Atlanta-based JAS Worldwide, a global freight forwarder, confirmed it was targeted by a ransomware attack . JAS experienced technical disruptions, affecting its ability to operate and service its customers. A week after the attack JAS Worldwide confirmed that most of its systems are operational and that it is actively working through any backlogged requests.

JAS' website posted on Sep 4 that "alll essential systems to our operations have been restored following the recent incident. JAS SmartHub is now functioning, so customers are able to track their shipments in real time. Any backlogged requests continue to be worked through by our dedicated team. Any customers still dealing with specific issues, we are working to resolve those as quickly as possible."

No ransomware group has yet claimed responsibility for the attack.

Incident Date

August 27, 2024

Estimated Cost

Email system, website and communications up after 2 days. Systems back up after 7 days

Type of Malware

No Malware identified

Threat Source

No threat source identified