The Future of Maritime Cyber Security
18/01/2020
Today´s global maritime sector depends more and more on digitalization, integration of operations, and automation.
Of all the ways cyber threats might damage the physical world of people, companies and economies, it's hard to imagine a more disruptive one than attacks on global shipping.
2019 Phishing and Fraud Report
22/12/2019
Welcome to F5 Labs' third annual report on phishing and fraud. Once again, we're bringing you data from our partner Webroot® as well as the F5 Security Operations Center.
During World War II, British civilians were warned that "loose lips sink ships," meaning people should be careful about what they say wherever they go, because the enemy could be listening. Being wary of what you communicate in case it falls upon the wrong ears is a basic information security principle that well predates modern computers.
Maritime cyber security, it is a problem which despite getting increasing attention, is still a major cause for concern. The sheer scale of the issue was highlighted in a high-profile new report, in which the costs and potential impacts on reputation and ability to operate are highlighted.
Cyber-awareness and safety needs to be at the fore for shipping and maritime companies as new fast and connected digital technologies mix with more traditional ones in ways no one has really seen before. Samantha Fisk went to find out how.
How can EU ports tackle new cyber threats?
28/11/2019
ENISA, the European Union Agency for Cybersecurity publishes "Good practices for Cybersecurity in the Maritime Sector - Port Security", a report providing guidance for ports to strengthen their cybersecurity.
Maritime Meets Cyber Security
26/11/2019
As of October 2019, to the best of my knowledge, there has not been a single, dedicated hacking attack against a vessel at sea by malicious actors. While there have been rumors - specifically one from an American telco provider in 2016 - that hackers have teamed up with pirates to track high value cargoes, there has been no firm evidence....
Organizations across all industries, including government agencies, are facing a surge of ransomware attacks launched by cybercriminals. New types of ransomware principally causing this surge have the potential to cause significantly more business disruption and difficulty restoring computer data and networks. Attackers are also often demanding...
Marine services provider James Fisher and Sons Plc (JFS) said on Tuesday that hackers had gained unauthorized access to its computer systems, sending its shares down as much as 5.7%.