cyber crime

Phishing attempts: The most imitated brands

Port of Amsterdam provided an updated, warning about brand phishing attacks and how organizations can be protected and never ‘bite’ into a phishing email.

Security firm Check Point Software Technologies released its ‘Brand Phishing’ report,  highlighting well-known brands most often impersonated by cyber criminals to steal personal or payment information from individuals in the past quarter.

A fire phishing attack is a cyber attack in which criminals attempt to emulate the official website of a...

https://safety4sea.com/phishing-attempts-the-most-imitated-brands/

Digital Container Shipping Association publishes cyber security guidelines

The Digital Container Shipping Association (UDCSA) today published its guidelines for the box shipping sector to comply with the forthcoming International Maritime Organization’s (IMO) anti-cyber crime legislation.
The IMO’s Resolution MSC.428(98) on Maritime Cyber Risk Management in Safety Management Systems is set to become law in January next year, and the new DCSA publication “provides all shipping companies with a common language and a manageable, task-based approach for meeting the IMO’s …

https://theloadstar.com/digital-container-shipping-association-publishes-cyber-security-guidelines/

Toll refuses to pay cyber ransom as it acts to get its systems back online

Australian 3PL Toll Group is continuing to work on recovering its IT platform, crippled by a ransomware cyber attack last Friday.
It said the virus, which caused its systems to crash, has been identified as a variant of Mailto ransomware.
“We have shared samples of the malware with law enforcement, the Australian Cyber Security Centre and cyber security organisations to ensure the wider community is protected,” Toll said today.
According to a report …

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https://theloadstar.com/toll-refuses-to-pay-cyber-ransom-as-it-acts-to-get-its-systems-back-online/

Toll Group shuts systems after ransomware attack

As a precautionary measure, in response to a cyber security incident on January 31st, Australian transport and logistics company Toll Group informed that it deliberately shut down a number of systems across multiple sites and business units.

The company confirmed that the cyber security incident is because of a targeted ransomware attack which led to its decision to immediately isolate and disable some systems in order to limit the spread of the attack.

At this stage, we have seen no evidence to...

https://safety4sea.com/toll-group-shuts-systems-after-ransomware-attack/

Toll Group confirms its systems were targeted by ransomware hackers

Australian 3PL Toll Group today revealed that the cyber attack it suffered was by targeted ransomware.
“We can confirm the cyber security incident is due to a targeted ransomware attack which led to our decision to immediately isolate and disable some systems in order to limit the spread of the attack,” the company said in a statement today.
“At this stage, we have seen no evidence to suggest any personal data has …

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https://theloadstar.com/toll-group-confirms-its-systems-were-targeted-by-ransomware-hackers/

Toll Group shuts down systems and goes manual after cyber attack

Following a “cyber security incident” on Friday, Toll Group has shut down a number of systems in a bid to resolve the issue “with minimal disruption”.
The group issued a statement saying: “As a precautionary measure, in response to a cyber security incident on Friday, Toll deliberately shut down a number of systems across multiple sites and business units.
“Toll IT teams are working closely with global cyber security experts to resolve …

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https://theloadstar.com/toll-group-shuts-down-systems-and-goes-manual-after-cyber-attack/

Cyber-attack at UK marine engineering consultancy

According to a recent statement, the London Offshore Consultants (LOC) Group has recently been the victim of cyber-attacks. It is said that investigations are in still underway and are being led by the appointed cyber security experts.

It is added that the LOC systems ensured that the attacks were quickly identified and since that time, LOC have been dealing with the matter professionally and with the help of independent cyber security experts, in order to minimize business interruption and...

https://safety4sea.com/cyber-attack-at-uk-marine-engineering-consultancy/

ICTSI implements new port cyber security technology

International Container Terminal Services, Inc. (ICTSI) announced that it will use a new technology for its business units in Asia, Europe, Africa and the Americas to protect thousands of end-points across its network.

ICTSI will collaborate with BlackBerry Limited to use its BlackBerry Cylance technology, in order to take a preventative approach against existing and future cyber threats. This technology will be used across a diverse range of end-points, from desktops to servers, using AI and...

https://safety4sea.com/ictsi-implements-new-port-cyber-security-technology/

Cyber security guidance for equipment manufacturers

Given cyber risks pose a great challenge to the shipping industry and the supply chain, ABS issued a Guide for suppliers to be able to manage cyber risks within their products, while also presents the requirements for equipment compliance, based on ABS’s ABS CyberSafety® program.

Specifically, the ABS CyberSafety PDA and DRL with ABS CyberSafety declaration is provided based on a review of OEM documentation for compliance with pertinent Rules or Guides and this Guide.

According to the Guide,...

https://safety4sea.com/cyber-security-guidance-for-equipment-manufacturers/

Tips on acting more clever than a hacker

In its November edition of Phish and Ships, Be Cyber Aware at Sea focuses on how to get ahead of the hackers, in light of the increasing cyber attacks; Security experts recommend shipowners to improve the training of their staff, making them able to rapidly identify fake emails and ensure they are ready to adapt to the IMO 2021 changes.

Based on the IMO Resolution “Maritime Cyber Risk Management in Safety Systems”, shipping industries, managers and operators must implement cyber security...

https://safety4sea.com/tips-on-acting-more-clever-than-a-hacker/

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