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Ransomware Victim Transportation/Logistics

Southeast Vermont Transit (MOOver)

Ransomware attack by Bianlian Β· Disclosed January 1, 2024 Β· πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States

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Date Disclosed
Jan 1, 2024
2024
Threat Group
Bianlian
201 total victims
Country
πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States
Industry
Transportation/Logistics

Incident Analysis

Southeast Vermont Transit (MOOver) was targeted by Bianlian ransomware, one of the most active ransomware groups in our database with 201 confirmed victims globally. The attack was disclosed on January 1, 2024, when Southeast Vermont Transit (MOOver) appeared on the group's dark web leak site.

Southeast Vermont Transit (MOOver) is based in United States , operating in the Transportation/Logistics sector. United States ranks #1 globally for ransomware attacks, with 8,959 victims in our 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.

Bianlian typically employs a double extortion model: first exfiltrating sensitive data from the victim's systems, then deploying ransomware to encrypt files. Victims face two simultaneous threats β€” paying to restore access and paying to prevent publication of stolen data. The group's leak site publishes victim names and exfiltrated data as leverage.

Data source: This incident record is sourced from public ransomware group leak site disclosures aggregated via the ransomware.live API. Disclosure date reflects when the victim was published on the leak site, which may differ from the initial date of compromise. This platform does not publish or link to stolen data. Last data update: Aug 1, 2026 00:00 UTC.

Frequently Asked Questions

Was Southeast Vermont Transit (MOOver) attacked by ransomware?

Yes. Southeast Vermont Transit (MOOver) was listed as a victim of the Bianlian ransomware group on January 1, 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 Southeast Vermont Transit (MOOver)?

Southeast Vermont Transit (MOOver) was attacked by Bianlian ransomware. Bianlian is one of the most active ransomware groups, having claimed 201 victims globally. The group typically employs a double-extortion model: encrypting the victim's files and threatening to publish stolen data.

When did the Southeast Vermont Transit (MOOver) ransomware attack occur?

The ransomware attack on Southeast Vermont Transit (MOOver) was disclosed on January 1, 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 Southeast Vermont Transit (MOOver) ransomware attack?

The specific data stolen from Southeast Vermont Transit (MOOver) 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, Southeast Vermont Transit (MOOver) likely held sensitive business data, client information, and operational records.

How can organisations protect against Bianlian attacks?

To defend against Bianlian 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.