cyber crime

Maritime industry publishes guidelines for cyber security on ships

With cyber threats  constantly evolving, cyber related processes on board ships need to successfully provide protection against cyber attacks. For this reason, BIMCO along with several maritime industry organisations published the third version of the ‘Guidelines on Cyber Security onboard Ships’.

Cyber safety incidents can occur as the result of:

  • A cyber security incident, which affects the availability and integrity of OT, for example corruption of chart data held in an Electronic Chart Display...

https://safety4sea.com/maritime-industry-updates-guidelines-for-cyber-security-on-ships/

Two Iranians behind Port of San Diego cyber attack

The US Justice Department announced that two Iranian hackers were behind an international computer hacking and extortion scheme. This scheme had also affected the Port of San Diego during September, disrupting its information technology systems.

On September 25, 2018 the Port of San Diego announced its cyber attack, that caused the port to work with limited functionality, something that affected the Port’s service in the areas of park permits, public records requests, and business services.

Follow...

https://safety4sea.com/two-iranians-behind-port-of-san-diego-cyber-attack/

Watch: Cyber attacks pose great threats in maritime industry

Professor Kevin James, Executive Dean Of Science and Engineering in Plymouth University speaks about cyber attacks in maritime industry. Cyber attacks are of a great risk both for the maritime industry and for mariners.

During the interview, Professor Kevin James highlighted that maritime industry is a multi-billion dollar industry since it transports a majority of goods to many countries by various vessels. Talking about UK specifically, he acknowledged that it wouldn’t take long before the...

https://safety4sea.com/watch-cyber-attacks-pose-great-threats-in-maritime-industry/

USCG initiatives to improve cyber security

The US Coast Guard has invested heavily in cyber risk management efforts. These efforts focus on the US Coast Guard Cyber Strategy’s three strategic priorities of: defending cyberspace, enabling operations, and protecting infrastructure.

To achieve these goals, USCG has established or is considering cyber-focused initiatives, that will also improve US’s cyber protection and response ability. These are the following:

Reporting Suspicious Activity and Breaches of Security

An owner or operator of a...

https://safety4sea.com/uscg-initiatives-to-improve-cyber-security/

FBI and Homeland Security to investigate cyber attack demanding bitcoin at Port of San Diego

From NBC San Diego:

The Port of San Diego was a victim of a ransomware attack and is partnering with the FBI and the Department of Homeland Security to investigate the matter, Port CEO Randa Coniglio said in a statement released Thursday.

Hackers breached the Port’s information technology systems on Tuesday and demanded payment in Bitcoin, the agency said, though the amount was not disclosed.
Ransomware works by encrypting a user’s data and holding the decryption key until the ransom is paid.

It...

http://www.longshoreshippingnews.com/2018/09/fbi-and-homeland-security-to-investigate-cyber-attack-demanding-bitcoin-at-port-of-san-diego/

Port of San Diego suffers cyber-attack, second port in a week after Barcelona

Two major international ports fell victim to cyber-attacks within the span of a week, putting the shipping industry on alert for a possible threat actor targeting the entire sector.

The first to fall was the Port of Barcelona, Spain, on September 20, last week. The second attack was reported on September 25 by the Port of San Diego, in the United States.

None of the two port authorities revealed any details about the nature of the cyber-attacks, leaving security experts to speculate about...

http://www.longshoreshippingnews.com/2018/09/port-of-san-diego-suffers-cyber-attack-second-port-in-a-week-after-barcelona/

Cyber security incidents reduced, but more measures are needed, report says

BIMCO, Fairplay and ABS Advanced Solutions conducted a cyber security survey, which showed that while the number of cyber related attacks within the last 12 months has decreased, protective measures, training and awareness need to improve.

According to the survey, more than a fifth reported that they had been the victim of an attack. In addition, 72% of these mentioned that their own company was a victim of a cyber related incident in the last 12 months.

Moreover, 27% of respondents reported that...

https://safety4sea.com/cyber-security-incidents-reduced-but-more-measures-are-needed-report-says/

Cyber attack hits San Diego Port

The Port of San Diego informed that it has experienced a serious cyber security incident. The cyber attack disrupted the port’s information technology systems. Port employees are working with limited functionality.

As the Port informed, it received the first reports of the attack on Tuesday, September 25. It then deployed a team of industry experts and local, regional, state and federal partners in an attempt to try and limit the impacts and restore system functionality, while focusing on public...

https://safety4sea.com/cyber-attack-hits-san-diego-port/

US reveals strategy to improve cyber security

US’s President Donald Trump signed America’s National Cyber Strategy. This strategy states that it will use all available means to keep America safe from cyber threats, while it mentions that cyber security in the maritime sector is of particular concern.

Mr. Trump said that the costs of malicious cyber activity cannot be ignored.

Guided by this National Cyber Strategy, the Federal Government will be better equipped to protect the American people, the American homeland, and the American way of...

https://safety4sea.com/us-reveals-strategy-to-improve-cyber-security/

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