It is hard to believe that the infamous attack on the Maersk was eight (8) years ago. This attack was one of the most notable incidents underscoring the importance of cyber security in the maritime industry is the 2017 Maersk cyber-attack. The shipping giant fell victim to the NotPetya ransomware, which essentially stopped its global operations. The attack resulted in an estimated financial loss of $300 million and temporarily disrupted the company's ability to process shipping logistics and c
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Cybersecurity is vital to the maritime industry, and yet vulnerabilities are increasingly being exploited by criminals. Below are two examples of recent cyberattacks against Gard, as well as our key recommendations to prevent losses.
Successful cyber-attacks can have serious consequences, such as operational disruptions, data leakage and financial losses. It is therefore important to raise awareness and improve security measures among maritime stakeholders, including crew members, operators, an
Shipping is an indispensable part of modern life. It is the lifeblood of the global economy, with numerous large companies (and their equally large container ships) perpetually moving goods from one corner of the earth to the other to provide consumers and industries with the necessities of life. Due to the critical importance of shipping and receiving goods to most organizations, threat actors often use shipping as a lure for phishing emails: such as false invoices, changes in shipping delive
