Watch: Why having a simple password is a threat

Keeping in mind that surfing the Internet has many more threats than one thinks, Be Cyber Aware at Sea proposes that Internet users should better keep their passwords long and strong.

As presented in the video, the simple passwords are vulnerable to cyber attacks. They can be easily unlocked.

Therefore, internet users had better keep their passwords long and strong and also change them in a regular pace, as this could protect them from a possible attack.

When you log in and create a new password,...

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Watch: Whaling is a common attack threatening the shipping industry

Be Cyber Aware at Sea alerts seafarers that cyber criminals are targeting the ‘Big Phish’ in maritime companies. The attack is commonly known as ‘Whaling’. Today, even senior executives and officers are targets.

In many cases cyber attacks could be misleading and in their majority have the form of an email.

Internet users should be aware that it’s a common thing using emails these days, mostly in a professional environments.

Although the email is a secure means of communication, it is important...

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Watch: Before clicking a phishy email, think

In light of the dangers hiding in the Internet, Be Cyber Aware at Sea gives an insight on cyber attackers who aim to ‘steal’ private or sensitive information from the users. Pop-ups, emails and websites are commonly known for asking sensitive information.

Many are the incidents concerning cyber attacks that have caused major companies and organisations to be affected and shut down operations for a specific amount of time.

It is generally supported that the human factor is most of the times the...

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Classification Societies keep up with cyber technology

In its latest issue of Phish and Ships, Be Cyber Aware at Sea campaign focuses on how classes embrace cyber technology. The Classes also have been getting an insight into changing in order to better serve the increasingly digital maritime industry, and on expanding their services to take into account the security concerns of cyber technology.

Specifically, as Cyber Aware at Sea reports, the role of a classification society is to make sure of the continuous safety and security  of the maritime...

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7 steps to build cybersecurity awareness at sea

In the latest issue of its Phish and Ships newsletter, Be Cyber Aware at Sea campaign shares the 7 steps to build cybersecurity awareness at sea. The steps consist of a variety of training tools, continuous training, development through marketing, communication and support, security practises at home, gamifying and success.

Step#1: Use of a mixed bag and training tools and content that consists of a combination of various training techniques to help crew being engaged.

Step#2: Continuous training ...

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Ways to achieve personal cybersecurity

In its latest issue of Phish and Ships newsletter 2019, Be Cyber Aware at Sea campaign focuses on personal cyber crime and the victims of it. Since cyber attack poses major threats in the maritime industry, if one hasn’t followed specific steps to build their cyber security at sea, they might be an easy target.

Mainly, at this point of cyber activity in the maritime industry, a big number has already been hit by cyber crimes. Everyone is a possible target of cyber attacks. Except owning an...

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