Echo.com Data Breach: Whitearmor Ransomware Claim (Oct 2026)
Summary
In the latest cybersecurity news, Echo.com — an organization based in DE — has fallen victim to a ransomware attack conducted by the group Whitearmor. This data breach, discovered on 2026-10-28T02:10:02.050465+00:00, underscores the increasing need for proactive cybersecurity defenses as we continue through 2026.
Incident Report
| Attribute | Information |
|---|---|
| Target Organization | Echo.com |
| Threat Group | Whitearmor |
| Summary | Echo Global Logistics is a Chicago-based, technology-enabled third-party logistics provider offering freight brokerage and integrated supply chain services, including truckload, LTL, warehousing, and cross-border shipping across North America.
We hold Echo Global Logistics data: 2.06M claims rows, 153,727 freight loads, 261,440 quotes ($705M buy volume), 136,273 tenderings, 59,607 tracking records, 3,890 employee identity mappings with emails, 2,418 customers, 9,122 carriers, and warehouse geodata. We suggest you pay a small ransom demand of $10,000,000 in BTC and move on with your lives. Emails with instructions will be sent to you shortly. Samples can be found below. Contact: |
| Date of Breach | 2026-10-28T01:05:00+00:00 |
| Discovery Date | 2026-10-28T02:10:02.050465+00:00 |
| Region | DE |
| Target Domain | Echo.com |
| Business Sector | Technology |
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Disclaimer
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