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Ransomware victim Transportation/Logistics

DHX–Dependable Hawaiian Express

Listed by Knight on · organisation based in United States

dhx.com

Disclosed
Feb 12, 2024
Leak-site listing date
Threat group
Knight
10 victims listed
Country
United States
#1 most targeted
Sector
Transportation/Logistics

ThreatAI analysis

Compiled from this incident record and the threat intelligence profile for Knight. Figures and technique mappings are quoted from the source data, not inferred.

About the Knight group

[Cyclops](group/cyclops) rebrand Knight has listed 48 victims since September 2023.

Incident analysis

DHX–Dependable Hawaiian Express was listed by Knight ransomware, a group with 10 victims recorded in this database. The listing appeared on the group's leak site on February 12, 2024.

DHX–Dependable Hawaiian Express is based in United States and operates in the Transportation/Logistics sector. United States ranks #1 worldwide for ransomware disclosures, with 9,999 victims in this database.

Sector context. Logistics companies are targeted because supply chain disruption has cascading effects on customers and partners, amplifying pressure to pay ransoms quickly to restore operations.

Knight typically follows a double extortion model: data is exfiltrated from the victim's systems before files are encrypted, so the victim faces two demands at once — pay to restore access, and pay to keep stolen data unpublished. The leak site, where this listing appeared, is the lever for the second demand.

Source. Public leak-site disclosures aggregated via the ransomware.live API. The disclosure date is when the listing was published, which can differ from the date of compromise. This site does not publish or link to stolen data. Last updated .

Frequently asked questions

Was DHX–Dependable Hawaiian Express attacked by ransomware?

Yes. DHX–Dependable Hawaiian Express was listed as a victim of the Knight ransomware group on February 12, 2024. The organisation is based in United States and operates in the Transportation/Logistics sector. The disclosure appeared on the group's dark web leak site.

Which ransomware group attacked DHX–Dependable Hawaiian Express?

DHX–Dependable Hawaiian Express was attacked by Knight ransomware. Knight is one of the most active ransomware groups, having claimed 10 victims globally. The group typically employs a double-extortion model: encrypting the victim's files and threatening to publish stolen data.

When did the DHX–Dependable Hawaiian Express ransomware attack occur?

The ransomware attack on DHX–Dependable Hawaiian Express was disclosed on February 12, 2024. This date reflects when the victim was published on the threat group's leak site, which may differ from the actual date of initial compromise.

What data was stolen in the DHX–Dependable Hawaiian Express ransomware attack?

The specific data stolen from DHX–Dependable Hawaiian Express has not been independently verified by this platform. Ransomware groups typically exfiltrate data before encrypting systems and use the threat of publication to pressure victims. As a Transportation/Logistics organisation, DHX–Dependable Hawaiian Express likely held sensitive business data, client information, and operational records.

How can organisations protect against Knight attacks?

To defend against Knight and similar threat actors, organisations should: maintain regular offline backups tested for restoration; implement network segmentation to limit lateral movement; deploy multi-factor authentication on all remote access; use endpoint detection and response (EDR) tools; conduct regular phishing and security awareness training; and monitor threat intelligence feeds for indicators of compromise (IOCs) associated with active groups.