cyber crime

ABS gives solution to USCG’s call on port cyber security

ABS published its cyber security solution to help with regulated maritime facilities in complying with USCG guidance. The company’s services provide a solution for port and terminal facility operators that are responsible for maintaining USCG regulated Facility Security Plans (FSPs).

In 2017 USCG issued that the regulated maritime facilities in the United States address cyber security in their FSPs.

This was first disseminated in the draft Navigation and Vessel Inspection Circular (NVIC) 05-17....

https://safety4sea.com/abs-gives-solution-to-uscgs-call-on-port-cyber-security/

Confidential data theft becomes a major threat

David Jacoby, senior security researcher at Kaspersky, reported that data hacking is a major threat and this applies at both an individual and societal level. In light of cyber attacks, some companies have taken novel steps to try to thwart credential stuffing attacks against their users by obtaining the breached data themselves and cross referencing it against their own database.

In order for companies to be protected from cyber attacks, they can easily alert the users of password reuse or...

https://safety4sea.com/confidential-data-theft-becomes-a-major-threat/

USCG informs mariners how to react on cyber attacks

US Coast Guard published a Bulletin concerning a cyber incident that occurred on a commercial vessel. The paper aims to inform possible victims how to prevent cyber attacks and also provides additional information on who to inform if one is under attack.

On January 26, 2019 the vessel received an e-mail according to which an individual or entity would present an official port state control body.

GET THE SAFETY4SEA IN YOUR INBOX!

Name:

Specifically, the e-mail originated from an email address...

https://safety4sea.com/uscg-informs-mariners-how-to-react-on-cyber-attacks/

Port of Rotterdam warns for fake website

Port of Rotterdam alarms its website users on criminals that often set up fake copies of its website in order to attract existing or potential clients into disclosing confidential information or paying fraudulent invoices. Sometimes, the fake sites are an exact copy of the Port of Rotterdam website and are difficult to distinguish from the original site.

Specifically, the Port highlights that many are the times when cyber criminals tend to copy the original URL and provide a similar one. This...

https://safety4sea.com/port-of-rotterdam-warns-for-fake-website/

Cyber attacks aimed at more than 52% of small businesses, 2018

In 2018, more than half (52%) small businesses were attacked by cyber criminals. This is evident from the Cyber ​​Security awareness survey of Alert Online among SMEs. Phishing and acquisition fraud are the most commonly used methods. And although the threat to small businesses is increasing, they are increasingly less concerned about their digital security.

As small businesses seem to neglect cyber threats, Minister Grapperhaus calls on small businesses to arm better against internet crime.

More...

https://safety4sea.com/cyber-attacks-aimed-at-more-than-52-of-small-businesses-2018/

Wilhelmsen: Training tips to prevent cyber attacks

Hyper-connected systems that integrate human, physical and digital environments, carry risk of potential compromise. And one of the simplest ways to break a secure force field is human weakness. That’s why, Wilhelmsen launched a cyber security training for the crew, that focuses on limiting the risks of being cyber-attacked.

Specifically, cyber security training for crew is a mandatory and a high focus area to mitigate human error that may lead to cyber security breach.

The training program that...

https://safety4sea.com/wilhelmsen-training-tips-to-prevent-cyber-attacks/

Cyber security to be treated to a new sight in 2019?

There have been flare-ups in the maritime cyber security era over the last two years, when major cyber incidents begun striking industry’s operations. Theft of credentials is said to have increased significantly, with phishing and malware being the most popular cyber threats.

Unfortunately, these flare-ups mirror an industry that lacks capabilities to detect and prevent stealth cyber-attackers from jeopardizing the safety of both ships and crew, while also causing significant problems to the...

https://safety4sea.com/cm-cyber-security-to-be-treated-to-a-new-sight-in-2019/

How cyber attacks affect small and medium businesses

Ponemon Institute presents the results of the second annual study on the 2017 State of Cybersecurity in Small and MediumSized Businesses sponsored by Keeper Security. The goal of the study is to reveal how smaller companies are addressing the same threats larger companies face. Approximately 600 individuals in companies with a headcount from less than 100 to 1,000 participated in this research.

Generally, cyber attacks, ransomware and disruptive technologies, such as the Internet of Things...

https://safety4sea.com/how-cyber-attacks-affect-small-and-medium-businesses/

Cyber security challenges to look out

As 2019 begins, there are some important areas concerning cyber security that the ones interested should focus on, according to Silicon Republic’s Ellen Tannam. Those in the industry may view it more as a future filled with potential threats and attack vectors to worry about.
  • IoT is to keep on being a problem to be solved

According to Guy Rosefelt, product management director for threat intelligence and web security at NSFocus, as quoted by Silicon Republic, Internet of Things may be efficient,...

https://safety4sea.com/cyber-security-challenges-to-look-out/

Best practices to manage cyber risk

While the maritime industry tries to keep up with the new technological trends, it becomes reliant on cyber systems and connectivity of Operational Technology (OT) with Information Technology (IT), it faces new challenges. Cyber crimes are increasing at an unprecedented rate and cyber disruption cause far-reaching consequences. The maritime industry must focus now on protecting human life, maritime assets, and the marine environment from cyber-related incidents.

Namely, the Coast Guard American...

https://safety4sea.com/best-practices-to-manage-cyber-risk/

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