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The US Coast Guard (USCG) is warning that currently unidentified hackers have recently attempted to gain access to various ship’s electronic systems in order to obtain sensitive business information and disrupt shipboard computer systems.[1] [2]
USC
Weekly 2019 Motor Vessel (MV) & Motor Tanker (MT) Impersonation
Wapack Labs performs weekly queries of our backend databases, identifying all new data containing Motor Vessel (MV) and Motor Tanker (MT) in the subject line of malicious emails. Email s
On 7-9 May 2019, Wapack Labs detected an increase in malicious emails with the spoofed sender field accounts@hhhmarine.com.sg. Hackers deliver malicious attachments under the pretense of an incoming SWIFT transfer (Figure 1).
Figure 1. Email text spo
Figure 1. Vessel tracking shows the location of the four tankers attacked at the Fujairah anchorage over the past three days
Vessels, specifically oil tankers, sailing through the Strait of Hormuz are being cautioned to raise their security posture a
Figure 1. M/T Amjad, one of the ships attacked in UAE waters.
The US Maritime Administration (MARAD) sent out a warning to all US flagged vessels, including oil tankers sailing through key Middle East waterways, they could be targeted by Iran.[1] Th
Merchant tankers (M/T) lead the way on seafarer safety. Safety is fully backed by the oil and gas sector and their maritime oil and gas shippers. Of the 753 very serious incidents that took place since 2014; 363 accident investigation reports exist
Our Friends at Be Cyber Aware at Sea, present the May 2019 issue of Phish and Ships.
Link for full report: Phish and Ships May 2019.pdf
There continues to be great waves made and interesting
developments in our industry. What is sometimes sad
to see
Weekly 2019 Motor Vessel (MV) & Motor Tanker (MT) Impersonation
Wapack Labs performs weekly queries of our backend databases, identifying all new data containing Motor Vessel (MV) and Motor Tanker (MT) in the subject line of malicious emails. Email s
The People’s Republic of China has claimed the whole of the South China Sea as its sovereign territory ever since coming to power in 1949. However, several other countries have historical claims over some of the islands, and the Law of the Sea Treaty
Many experts believe that the maritime sector still lags behind in cyber security prevention and is vulnerable to attacks. Though other demands are taking precedent, C-suite shipping officials remain ignorant to many of the cyber concerns. If ports
Venezuelan Oil sent to the Port of Spain, Really?
Oil tanker routes appear to be collecting oil cargo at Venezuela ports before stopping off at Trinidad and Tobago, then quickly setting off again. Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago is just off the NE
There is a constant push to fully automate the shipping industry. From fully robotic ports to unmanned ships. The question remains, if the industry is really ready for the extreme shift.
Our colleagues at Lloyd’s List is cautioning the transpor
Weekly 2019 Motor Vessel (MV) & Motor Tanker (MT) Impersonation
Wapack Labs performs weekly queries of our backend databases, identifying all new data containing Motor Vessel (MV) and Motor Tanker (MT) in the subject line of malicious emails. Email
