cyber crime

Two HK Shipping lines hacked

Cyber security is a crucial matter nowadays, as the shipping companies that are being attacked or even hacked seem to be increasing. Specifically, Hong Kong shipping lines passwords were hacked easily from an everyday browsing.

Specifically, as Shanghai-based consultant Captain Ozgur Dogan Gunes published on a twitter post

I’ve taken full credentials (passwords) of two Shipowners and dropped them a courtesy call to inform. This would definitely damage reputation and operation if discovered by...

https://safety4sea.com/two-hk-shipping-lines-hacked/

The Netherlands’ vital waterworks are vulnerable to cyber attacks

The Netherlands’ Court of Audit conducted a research based on whether important waterworks are enough-protected against cyber attacks. Although the Ministry of Infrastructure and Water Management has made many attempts to protect the country’s automated tunnels, bridges, locks and flood defences, the automation systems are decades old.

Specifically, the Court of Audit highlighted that

There are still gaps in the protection of the most important flood defences that must protect our country against...

https://safety4sea.com/the-netherlands-vital-waterworks-are-vulnerable-to-cyber-attacks/

Infographic: OT system penetration test to manage cyber attacks

Cyber attacks seem to be a common phenomenon nowadays, as more and more companies experience cyber threat incidents. Therefore, Louis Hur, CEO at NSHC & Shield Consulting co., Ltd. focused on the importance of Operating Technology system penetration test for the maritime industry.

Consequently, asIsidoros Monogioudis, Senior Security Architect, Digital Shadows has previously stated, cyber security has the attraction needed, but for some reason it doesn’t have the appropriate investment.

Based...

https://safety4sea.com/infographic-ot-system-penetration-test-to-manage-cyber-attacks/

Fiata issues guidance to members on how to prevent cyber-attacks

Forwarding association Fiata has launched a guide for members on preventing cyber crime, amid growing online threats to supply chains.
Released this morning, the Best Practice Guide on Prevention of Cybercrime was devised by the association’s Advisory Body on Legal Matters (ABLM).
Fiata said: “The risk of cyber crime to the international transport and logistics is increasing in conjunction with the growing application of information technology.
“Data is increasingly being stored digitally as …

Th...

https://theloadstar.com/fiata-issues-guidance-to-members-on-how-to-prevent-cyber-attacks/

Nor-Shipping: Norsk Hydro cyber-attack a clear indicator of cyber risk

After a cyber attack recently hit Norsk Hydro, the threat of hacking has once again been imminent for maritime companies, warns Nor-Shipping. Namely, Per Martin Tanggaard, Director of Nor-Shipping, stated that this attack is a showcase of the increasing risk that maritime and ocean companies face.

Specifically, Norsk Hydro computer systems were hit by the comparatively new LockerGoga virus at first, before spreading to its network encrypting files. Due to the attack, the company had to pause...

https://safety4sea.com/nor-shipping-norsk-hydro-cyber-attack-a-clear-indicator-of-cyber-risk/

US Navy’s review concludes to a widespread Chinese hacking

According to a new internal review that was conducted by Navy secretary, Richard Spencer, the US Navy R&D ecosystem is ‘under cyber siege’ by hackers. The results of the review concluded that the Navy’s digital secrets have been so thoroughly plundered by Chinese infiltrators that the service doesn’t even know what or how much it has lost.

According to the review, the most representative example is the theft of confidential information from Navy contractors last year, which gave Chinese...

https://safety4sea.com/us-navys-review-concludes-to-a-widespread-chinese-hacking/

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...

https://safety4sea.com/classification-societies-keep-up-with-cyber-technology/

Watch: Cyber-attack the issue that shipping industry is least prepared

The Global Maritime Issues Monitor 2018 sheds lights on digitalization and new technologies. New digital technologies are challenging conventional business models and are opening up new opportunities, however with increasing digitalization the cyber-risk becomes bigger as well.

According to the executives that took part in the Global Maritime Forum, the industry is not prepared enough for the digital era and the risks that come with it.

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Cyber Incidents Recovery : Myth vs reality

During the 2019 SMART4SEA Conference, Joe Walsh, Collier Walsh LLP, briefed delegates on “Myths and Realities” associated with recovery from a cyber incident, highlighting how perceptions may impact a recovery.

When we talk about cyber security, we can go back and say we’re going to talk about some stories throughout the day. So, what’s reality?  If you think about it, if you take perceptions, mis-directions and distractions and put them all together, that in fact is your reality. It’s real to...

https://safety4sea.com/cm-cyber-incidents-recovery-myth-vs-reality/

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