In November 2019, James Fisher and Sons PLC, a UK-based shipping firm headquartered in Barrow-in-Furness, fell victim to a ransomware attack. Hackers successfully breached the company’s computer systems, prompting an immediate response where all affected systems were disconnected as a precaution. While the attack did not result in permanent data loss, it triggered significant operational and financial repercussions. The incident led to a 5.7% drop in the company’s market share, reflecting investor concerns over cybersecurity vulnerabilities and potential long-term reputational damage. Although no sensitive data was compromised or exfiltrated, the attack disrupted business continuity, required extensive recovery efforts, and underscored the growing threat of ransomware in critical infrastructure sectors like maritime logistics.