ORBCOMM Confirms Ransomware Attack Causing Service Outages.

ORBCOMM, a provider of trucking and fleet management solutions, has confirmed a recent ransomware attack that has caused service outages and disrupted trucking companies' ability to manage their fleets and track transported assets. Truckers have had to resort to paper logs, raising concerns about their ability to drive without a waiver. ORBCOMM aims to restore services by September 29th and has engaged external cybersecurity experts to investigate the attack. In other news, Greater Manchester Police in the UK has also experienced a ransomware attack that compromised the personal information of some employees.