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When a Single Password Destroys 158 Years of History: The KNP Logistics Ransomware Catastrophe

The collapse of KNP Logistics Group in 2023 stands as one of Britain's most devastating cybersecurity failures—a stark reminder that even the most established businesses can be brought to their knees.

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Jul 25, 2025
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KNP Logistics, which included the historic 158-year-old Knights of Old haulage firm, employed over 700 people and generated £100 million in annual revenue. Yet all of this was destroyed when Russian …

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