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Ransomware victim Transportation/Logistics

Hartl European Transport Company

Listed by Unsafe on · organisation based in Switzerland

hartlconnect.com

Disclosed
Jan 14, 2024
Leak-site listing date
Threat group
Unsafe
19 victims listed
Country
Switzerland
#13 most targeted
Sector
Transportation/Logistics

ThreatAI analysis

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

About the Unsafe group

A group which seems to recycle leak from other ransomware groups Unsafe has listed 26 victims since December 2022.

Incident analysis

Hartl European Transport Company was listed by Unsafe ransomware, a group with 19 victims recorded in this database. The listing appeared on the group's leak site on January 14, 2024.

Hartl European Transport Company is based in Switzerland and operates in the Transportation/Logistics sector. Switzerland ranks #13 worldwide for ransomware disclosures, with 218 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.

Unsafe 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files are encrypted, so the victim faces two demands at once — pay to restore access, and pay to keep stolen data unpublished.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 Hartl European Transport Company attacked by ransomware?

Yes. Hartl European Transport Company was listed as a victim of the Unsafe ransomware group on January 14, 2024. The organisation is based in Switzerland and operates in the Transportation/Logistics sector. The disclosure appeared on the group's dark web leak site.

Which ransomware group attacked Hartl European Transport Company?

Hartl European Transport Company was attacked by Unsafe ransomware. Unsafe is one of the most active ransomware groups, having claimed 19 victims globally. The group typically employs a double-extortion model: encrypting the victim's files and threatening to publish stolen data.

When did the Hartl European Transport Company ransomware attack occur?

The ransomware attack on Hartl European Transport Company was disclosed on January 14, 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 Hartl European Transport Company ransomware attack?

The specific data stolen from Hartl European Transport Company 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, Hartl European Transport Company likely held sensitive business data, client information, and operational records.

How can organisations protect against Unsafe attacks?

To defend against Unsafe 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.