A single compromised password brought down KNP Logistics, putting 730 employees out of work and highlighting the devastating impact of cyber attacks on British businesses. The ransomware attack began when hackers managed to gain entry to KNP’s computer systems by guessing an employee’s password. The Akira gang deployed ransomware that encrypted the company’s essential data and locked down its internal systems, demanding an estimated £5 million ransom. The attack crippled KNP’s ability to operate, access financial records, and secure crucial new funding, ultimately forcing the 158-year-old firm into administration.