According to Subex’s research, shipping companies around the globe were attacked almost 1.5 million times in the last 30 days. Of these, over 64,000 attacks were highly sophisticated and carried out using complex malware and breach tactics. Keep Reading
By the end of July 2020, cyber attacks targeting the maritime sector had already risen by 400 percent since the outbreak of the coronavirus. The number of attacks in 2021 is likely to be much higher. Keep Reading
Mariner Leonid Vashchenko has written for the Center for International Maritime Security (CIMSEC) on the perils of socially engineered cyber attacks in the maritime industry. Keep Reading
A Marine Safety Information Bulletin issued this month cautions the maritime industry that even if they haven't used SolarWinds Orion they might still be hurt by the continued exploitation of the software. Keep Reading
Collaborative relationship between CISA and the Coast Guard can serve as a guide for best practices, former CISA chief says at House Homeland Security Committee cyber threats hearing. Keep Reading
International legal and professional services firm, Ince, has launched a specialist cybersecurity solution in conjunction with Mission Secure. The venture will develop an integrated legal advisory, business consultancy, and technology offering for the maritime sector. Keep Reading
There has been a fourfold increase in cyberattacks in the maritime industry since February 2020. The Port of Los Angeles, the busiest container port in the United States, has seen a 50 percent increase in unauthorized intrusion attempts since the beginning of the pandemic. Keep Reading
The U.S. will also develop procedures to identify and investigate cyber risks in critical ship and port systems. Keep Reading
A new report warns of cyber attacks on the maritime industry which may originate via email, denial of service, impersonation or various other means and sets out measures that can protect against and prevent such attacks. Keep Reading
ABB Marine & Ports’ cyber security laboratory opens at a key moment in shipping’s digital development as stricter maritime cyber security rules enter force on January 1, 2021. Keep Reading
Director of Maritime Safety at the IMO, Heike Deggim, told the [email protected] webinar that “there is a strong need to balance the benefits of new technologies with safety and security concerns, in particular, cyber-security." Keep Reading
Focused on detecting and protecting against malicious cyber incidents potentially impacting cargo flow, this first-of-its-kind system is also expected to greatly improve the quality, quantity and speed of cyber information sharing within the Port community. Keep Reading
"An attack of scale similar to the 2017 Maersk incident would have a devastating impact on Africa’s regional and continental stability and prosperity, rooted in growing interdependence and reliance on the maritime trade," says new report. Keep Reading
To detect malicious traffic, the system uses a combination of artificial intelligence, machine learning and user-defined policies. Keep Reading
COVID-19 pandemic has "accelerated" awareness of the importance of the critical supply chain and cyber vulnerabilities. Keep Reading
While the IT world includes systems in offices, ports, and oil rigs, OT is used for a multitude of purposes such as controlling engines and associated systems, cargo management, navigational systems, administration, etc. Keep Reading
ClassNK has joined the Maritime Transportation System Information Sharing and Analysis Center (MTS-ISAC) with the aim of strengthening vessel and shoreside cyber risk management. Keep Reading
The two organizations have agreed to evaluate the construction and design safety of cyber security networks applicable to new ships. Keep Reading
The port was the victim of a substantial cyberattack that U.S. and foreign government officials say appears to have originated with Iran’s archenemy, Israel. Keep Reading
The new guide provides advice on measures including cyber security assessments and plans for important assets, how to handle security breaches, and having the correct governance structures, roles, responsibilities and processes. Keep Reading