Tag: cyber incidents

After several virus attacks on Norwegian companies, including maritime companies, the Norwegian Maritime Authority (NMA) warns against the various digital threats, and reminds the importance of being well prepared when an attack takes place.

Have you ever thought about of the cyber risks arising regarding the personal data of the seafarers? Shipping companies are responsible for the data of seafarers they have employed and are equally responsible for the protection of the data. In this article, we explain the importance of GDPR data protection.

Speaking during a virtual conference, Ben Densham, chief technology officer of Nettitude, highlighted that the cyber security of the shipping industry is lagging behind many other sectors just as the threat profile continues to escalate.

MPA Singapore and CSA Singapore launched a series of IGs, addressing the cyber challenges and risks within the shipping industry. In this IG, they discuss the impact of ransomware attacks.

Dryad and cyber partners RedSkyAlliance present the latest attempted attacks within the maritime sector, by examining how email is used to deceive the recipient and potentially expose the target organisations.

The updated guidance aims to improve the safety and security of seafarers, the environment, the cargo, and the ships and assist in the development of a proper cyber risk management strategy.

NKCS, ClassNK Consulting Service Co, launched a supporting system to help companies comply with the upcoming ISM requirements for cyber security.

Dryad and RedSkyAlliance continue monitor attempted attacks within the maritime sector, examining how email is used to deceive the recipient and potentially expose the target organisations.

Hurtigruten, the Norwegian shipping company, has been the latest company to suffer a cyber attack, with the company reporting on its social media that its systems and phones were offline.

Except the pandemic and the risks arising, the shipping industry has to deal with a rise in cyber-attacks against superyachts and the forthcoming IMO requirements on the sector’s cyber security systems from January.