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Ransomware Victim Transportation/Logistics

Stark Shipping

Ransomware attack by Nova · Disclosed November 15, 2025 · 🇺🇦 Ukraine

starkshipping.net

Date Disclosed
Nov 15, 2025
2025
Threat Group
Nova
194 total victims
Country
🇺🇦 Ukraine
Industry
Transportation/Logistics

ThreatAI Analysis

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

About the Nova group

Nova (formerly RALord) is a ransomware-as-a-service (RaaS) group that encrypts victims’files and uses double-extortion tactics to pressure organizations into paying for decryption and data non-disclosure. Nova has listed 178 victims since March 2025.

Incident Analysis

Stark Shipping was targeted by Nova ransomware, one of the most active ransomware groups in our database with 194 confirmed victims globally. The attack was disclosed on November 15, 2025, when Stark Shipping appeared on the group's dark web leak site.

Stark Shipping is based in Ukraine , operating in the Transportation/Logistics sector. Ukraine ranks #105 globally for ransomware attacks, with 6 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.

Nova 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 — 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: Sep 5, 2026 20:00 UTC.

Frequently Asked Questions

Was Stark Shipping attacked by ransomware?

Yes. Stark Shipping was listed as a victim of the Nova ransomware group on November 15, 2025. The organisation is based in Ukraine and operates in the Transportation/Logistics sector. The disclosure appeared on the group's dark web leak site.

Which ransomware group attacked Stark Shipping?

Stark Shipping was attacked by Nova ransomware. Nova is one of the most active ransomware groups, having claimed 194 victims globally. The group typically employs a double-extortion model: encrypting the victim's files and threatening to publish stolen data.

When did the Stark Shipping ransomware attack occur?

The ransomware attack on Stark Shipping was disclosed on November 15, 2025. 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 Stark Shipping ransomware attack?

The specific data stolen from Stark Shipping 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, Stark Shipping likely held sensitive business data, client information, and operational records.

How can organisations protect against Nova attacks?

To defend against Nova 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.