LockBit ransomware attacks Essendant

The LockBit ransomware group is claiming responsibility for taking down a US-based distributor of office products called Essendant. This attack, which is said to have begun on or around March 6, created severe ramifications for the organisation, disrupting freight carrier pickups, online orders, and access to customer support.

As noted by Bleeping Computer, the original notification that something had gone wrong made no mention of ransomware or even any form of compromise. There’s still no mention on the updated notification …

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