cyber crime

Seven cybersecurity threats that can sneak up on you

Wired has come up with a useful list of things you should be wary of – as far as cyber security goes, anyway. Some are perhaps obvious, but you may need reminding of others, such as those absurd quizzes you get on Facebook to determine your ‘porn name’ or Hogwarts house, by asking you password-related questions such as your first pet’s name or where you were born. And there are other things; you may not …

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Alert to logistics and shipping as digital detectives unmask new cyber attack

Research shows hackers are targeting transport and shipping companies with a new trojan malware campaign.
The news comes as the logistics sector is undergoing a digital transformation, potentially increasing its vulnerability to cyber attacks. 
Paloalto Networks revealed this week it had identified a “malicious binary, named inetinfo.sys, installed on a system at an organisation within the transport and shipping sector of Kuwait”. 
It added: “Through comparative analysis, we identified related...

https://theloadstar.com/alert-to-logistics-and-shipping-as-digital-detectives-uncover-new-cyber-attack/

Bureau Veritas launches two cyber notations

Bureau Veritas launches two new notations for cyber resilience, in light of the rapidly increasing digitalization and the dangers it behind it. The new technology, that is now shaping a new era for the shipping industry, has in the past caused major dysfunctions in shipping companies and vessels’ operations.

In the past, SAFETY4SEA focused on 2018’s major cyber attacks and their impact in the industry, as for example Cosco’s cyber attack that shocked the maritime sector.

To protect shipowners and...

https://safety4sea.com/bureau-veritas-launches-two-cyber-notations/

New partnership aims to boost cybersecurity in shipping

Aon PLC, a services firm providing cybersecurity solutions, is partnering with HudsonCyber, a division of HudsonAnalytix, Inc. of Camden, New Jersey, to provide cybersecurity capability assessment, integrated cyber breach response, and mitigation support to the global marine industry.

Today, the shipping industry is highly exposed to the cyber threats and attacks due to the increasing technological connectivity and the few cybersecurity laws and regulations.

Therefore, the Hudson’s HACyberLogix...

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How a clean desk can reduce cyber risk incidents

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55% of all theft at work takes place within the victim’s work area. A clean desk area can reduce the risks of unauthorised access, loss of and damage to information during and outside normal working hours.

The clean desk and clear screen policy regard practices that ensure sensitive information are protected.

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In addition, a clear screen policy directs all employees to lock their computers when leaving their desk and log off when leaving for a long period of...

https://safety4sea.com/how-a-clean-desk-can-reduce-cyber-risk-incidents/

Shipping industry is slowly coping with changes in cyber attacks

In the latest issue of Phish and Ships in May, Be Cyber Aware At Sea focused on cyber crime that seems to be getting more dangerous and is now becoming a highly automated business that attacks the most vulnerable part of an organisation. Based on A.P. Møller-Maersk Chairman Jim Hagemann Snabe’s presentation on a panel at the World Economic Forum in 2018, the response to the NotPetya ransomware attack of the previous year had required the re-installation of 4,000 new servers, 45,000 new PCs, and...

https://safety4sea.com/shipping-industry-is-slowly-coping-with-changes-in-cyber-attacks/

Shipping industry must collaborate to fight cyber crimes

In May’s Phish and Ships issue, Be Cyber Aware at Sea discussed about the shipping sector’s time to collaborate, keeping in mind that cyber crime’s impact has a wide-reaching nature, mostly in a sector as globally interconnected as shipping. Although cyber technology is here to stay, the shipping sector should start thinking of the long term vulnerabilities and how to best eliminate them.

Up to now, individual companies were the ones to make changes, when necessary, albeit under national...

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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,...

https://safety4sea.com/watch-why-having-a-simple-password-is-a-threat/

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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