JAS Worldwide Details

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    JAS Worldwide

    Atlanta, Georgia • 4198 employees • Transportation

    https://www.jas.com/
    United States

    Industry

    Transportation

    Security Incidents

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    JAS Worldwide is a global logistics company that specializes in comprehensive freight forwarding and supply chain solutions. Founded in 1978 in Milan, Italy, JAS Worldwide has grown to establish a significant international presence, providing a variety of services including air, ocean, and land transportation, warehousing, and customs brokerage. The company prides itself on offering tailor-made logistics solutions that meet the specific needs of its clients across multiple industries.

    Over the years, JAS Worldwide has achieved several significant milestones, including the expansion of its net...
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    Security Incidents

    JAS Worldwide Breach of Aug 2024
    Severity Score
    Low to Moderate

    Type

    Ransomware Attack

    Summary

    On August 27, JAS Worldwide, a global freight forwarder, experienced a cyberattack resulting from ransomware, which led to significant technical disruptions affecting its operations. The company promptly secured its systems and initiated an investigation with the help of external cybersecurity experts.

    As of the latest update, JAS Worldwide has substantially restored key services, including customer service, billing, payment systems, and data integration with customers’ and vendors’ systems. The majority of its central operations are now fully functional, though the company continues to addre...
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    Severity

    JAS Worldwide, a major global freight forwarder operating in over 100 countries, recently experienced a ransomware attack, which significantly disrupted its operations. Despite the initial impact, the company efficiently secured its systems and restored essential services such as customer service, billing, payment systems, and data integration with customers' and vendors' systems. The majority of its contract logistics business and several entities were unaffected, and JAS Worldwide has implemented additional security measures to mitigate future risks while actively monitoring any potential is...
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    Impact

    The recent cyber incident at JAS Worldwide, a significant logistics provider, has been identified as a ransomware attack. Despite initial disruptions, critical services such as customer service, billing, payment systems, and data integrations have largely been restored. While there is no indication that customer data was exposed, the company has continued to monitor and resolve any pending local-specific issues.

    JAS Worldwide has not reported any loss of internal company data or intellectual property. The company’s swift action and ongoing vigilance demonstrate their commitment to securing th...
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