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Maersk confirms data breach as WhiteArmor ransomware demands $5 million

Shipping giant Maersk has confirmed that a threat actor breached systems belonging to a company it previously acquired and stole data.

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Maersk confirmed that a threat actor breached systems of a company it previously acquired, resulting in the theft of data. The ransomware group WhiteArmor claimed responsibility for the intrusion over the weekend. WhiteArmor warned it would publicly release roughly 100 GB of information it says was exfiltrated from the affected firm’s logistics and supply‑chain platform. The breach highlights ongoing risks to the shipping sector’s digital infrastructure.

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