About everyone has heard of the recent Ransomware cyber-attack on the company that operates the Colonial pipeline. As with any ransomware attack, there were severe repercussions. Trucking companies definitely felt the effects. Love’s Travel Stops had to start rationing both gasoline and diesel. Gasoline prices went up in some areas, and other areas ran out of fuel.
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) issued a declaration to waive the hours of service (HOS) for truckers that haul fuel, like diesel, gasoline, jet fuel and other petroleum products.
Quoting Transport Topics (https://www.ttnews.com/articles/experts-say-cyberattack-pipeline-wake-call), this should serve as a wake-up call. The Colonial Pipeline Company and the US Government reported that there were no significant shortages because of this. Nonetheless, there was panic buying and price gouging. Could it have been worse? Well, of course. However, it would have been better, yet, if it had never happened at all. Moreover, yes, this should serve as a wake-up call. Not just to pipeline companies, but to all of us. And that includes YOU!
Are you protected? What would happen if you were hacked or corrupted by a virus or had your software held hostage by ransomware? Have you ever actually thought about the ramifications? The lost revenue? The cost of recovery? Alternatively, perhaps you thought it could not happen to you? Please know, yes, sadly and most certainly, it could.
From the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency website: Ransomware is an ever-evolving form of malware designed to encrypt files on a device, rendering any files and the systems that rely on them unusable. Malicious actors then demand ransom in exchange for decryption. Ransomware actors often target and threaten to sell or leak exfiltrated data or authentication information if the ransom is not paid. In recent years, ransomware incidents have become increasingly prevalent among the Nation’s state, local, tribal, and territorial (SLTT) government entities and critical infrastructure organizations.
Ransomware can be devastating to an individual or an organization. Some victims pay to recover their files, but there is no guarantee that they will recover their files if they do. Recovery can be a difficult process that may require the services of a reputable data recovery specialist.
Ransomware incidents can severely impact business processes and leave organizations without the data they need to operate and deliver mission-critical services. The monetary value of ransom demands has increased, with some demands exceeding $1 million. Ransomware incidents have become more destructive and impactful in nature and scope. The economic and reputational impacts of ransomware incidents, throughout the initial disruption and, at times, extended recovery, have also proven challenging for organizations large and small.
This is why our Transportation Management Software programs are hosted on secure servers, with 24/7 IT support. We are constantly on guard against dangerous viruses, ransomware, malware and other dangerous gremlins that can wreak havoc on a company! We want you to know you are safe when you run our TMS Digital Dispatch software. You have enough on your mind without worrying about ransomware.
We provide the transportation industry a fixed-price desktop solution for Ransomware protection, remote access, monitoring, backup, and ALL IT Services 24 hours per day. We provide the ultimate level of protection because we are a Protected Desktop.
- Ransomware, Malware, Virus Protected.
- Log in from any place; Home, Office, or the Road.
- Nothing new to learn – the same applications you use today.
- All-inclusive pricing; includes backup, Ransomware protection, monitoring and more.
- Save money, No more technology subscriptions; all included.
Better yet, you have the option with TMS Digital to run just the TMS Dispatch program as an app that is hosted on our secure servers, or you can migrate your entire system over and know all of your data is safe! By doing that, you will save money by not having to replace your own server every few years and by not having to wait on your local or not so near, IT guy to find time to come and work on your system. Our servers are monitored 24/7 and our friendly IT staff is always ready to make sure you have little if any downtime because of a server issue. Maintenance is done during off-hours. Best of all, it is SECURE! Know your data is safe with us!
Since you are reading this blog, it is safe to venture a guess that you originally came here to check out our fantastic Dispatch program. With over 35 years’ experience working with trucking companies, our TMS Dispatch system has evolved into a top-of-the-line program, that offers sophisticated features, yet remains easy to use. So many options and custom built-in features allow us to set you up with a program that fits your business needs. And new features are being added all the time!
Top that off with our secure servers, well, what more could you ask for? To read more about our security (and watch some nifty videos), check out our Protected Desktop website https://tmsprotecteddesktop.com/
