A wake-up call in the digital age: Safeguarding against ransomware

By Mihirr P Thaker, CISO – Allcargo Group

As we navigate through this 2 nd decade of the 21 st Century, the post-pandemic situations and long
period of uncertainties due to volatile geopolitical situations, the world has come to truly appreciate
the critical role a resilient and agile logistics infrastructure plays in sustaining global trade. In times of
tariff disruptions and supply chain bottlenecks, the strength of logistics networks ensures business
continuity and resilience.

As logistics operations become smarter and more digitally integrated, so do the threats they face. A
concerning trend emerging this year is the sharp rise in ransomware attacks—a threat that has
evolved both in volume and complexity. According to recent threat intelligence reports, 5,243
enterprise-level ransomware attacks were recorded globally, marking a 15% surge from 2023. India,
too, has witnessed its share of these escalating cyber threats.

Understanding the Ransomware Threat
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