A cyber attack on Estes Forwarding Worldwide was claimed by ransomware gang Qilin, involving potential data theft including personal documents. Although the company reports no major disruption, the attack highlights ongoing cybersecurity risks faced by transportation firms. #Qilin #EstesForwarding #RansomwareAttacks #USTransportation
Keypoints
- Estes Forwarding Worldwide experienced a cyber attack on May 28, 2025, attributed to Qilin.
- Qilin, a ransomware gang based in Russia, claimed responsibility and posted stolen documents as evidence.
- The company has not verified Qilin’s claim or disclosed the extent of data compromised.
- This incident follows a previous ransomware attack on Estes Express Lines in September 2023.
- Ransomware threats continue to target US transportation companies, risking data loss and operational downtime.