Strauss Borrelli PLLC, a leading data breach law firm, is investigating Estes Forwarding Worldwide (“EFW”) regarding its recent cybersecurity incident. The EFW cybersecurity incident may impact the privacy of sensitive personal information belonging to an undetermined number of individuals.
ABOUT ESTES FORWARDING WORLDWIDE:
EFW is a domestic and international freight forwarder based in Virginia. Founded in 2003, EFW provides customized logistics solutions for clients around the world and across all industries including retail, government, automotive, health services, technology, and exhibit services via air, ground, and ocean freight.2 A subsidiary of Estes Express Lines, EFW backed by Estes Express Lines’ linehaul network and offers a full suite of customs brokerage services.2 Headquartered in Richmond, Virginia, EFW has over 20 locations across the United States and employs over 1,000 individuals.
WHAT HAPPENED?
Recently, it was reported by online sources that EFW had experienced a cyberattack impacting the functionality of its systems. According to these sources, EFW recently confirmed that it had notified victims, including customers and employees, of a cyberattack that took place on May 28, 2025.1 Additionally, a ransomware group took credit for the attack in late June, posting sample images of what it claims are documents stolen from EFW, including passport scans, driver’s licenses, and spreadsheets.1 As of July 2, 2025, EFW has not disclosed the specific nature of the cybersecurity incident or confirmed whether the incident resulted in a data breach.
If you believe that you were impacted by the Estes Forwarding Worldwide data security incident:
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