Tag: cyber security

GTMaritime published a guide to highlight some of the problems that can occur using equipment and operating systems likely to be found on ships in operation.

DNV confirmed that its ShipManager software was victim of a cyber-attack on the evening of Saturday 7 January. DNV has shut down ShipManager’s IT servers in response to the incident.

The Port of Lisbon is under cyberattack, as it reported that criminals are threatening to release confidential port financial information unless their ransom demands are paid.

Techross’ ballast water management systems received the Cyber Security Capability certification from Lloyd’s Register Classification on November 15. According to LR Classification, this is the first company to receive the Cyber Security Capability certification in the BWMS industry and Asia.

A new report called "The Network Effect: Strategising Connectivity at Sea for Maximum Impact", compiled by maritime innovation consultancy Thetius, and published by Inmarsat, makes a compelling case that shipping companies seeking to meet current and emerging challenges facing the maritime industry will benefit from a strategic approach to connectivity.

The US Department of Homeland Security released the Cybersecurity Performance Goals (CPGs), voluntary practices that outline the highest-priority baseline measures businesses and critical infrastructure owners of all sizes can take to protect themselves against cyber threats.

A group of international ports are collaborating through the UK’s 2050 Maritime Innovation Hub to launch a Maritime Data Cluster aimed at accelerating the green smart port revolution.

The US Marine Transportation System (MTS) continues to be targeted by typosquatting campaigns operated by cyber criminals, and USCG provides recommendations to prevents such issues.

In a new report, cyber insurer Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty (AGCS) analyzes the latest risk developments around ransomware and outlines how companies can strengthen their defenses with good cyber hygiene and IT security practices.

Ransomware remains a top cyber risk for organizations globally while business email compromise incidents are on the rise and will increase further in the ‘deep fake’ era, says a new report from Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty (AGCS).