Be Cyber Aware at Sea alerts seafarers that internet surfing hides many threats and dangers. Websites are able to collect data; Thus, internet users should be careful where they browse and avoid using the same password.
Specifically, the Internet has many unknown dangers due to the fact that although the shipping sector is aware of the possible threats, it doesn’t keep up with the Internet’s growth, misjudging the importance of cyber security.
A common example is when entering a website you get asked ‘Warning! Be cautious of this website. Watch which information you share’. In this situation, the user has the choice to click ‘Close‘ or ‘Continue‘.
In the possibility that one clicks on ‘Continue‘ and signs in a what seems to be dangerous website, there is a high chance that the website contains viruses and is a threat for the vessel.
Therefore, Be Cyber Aware at Sea recommends to not enter a website that seem untrustworthy.
As it is widely believe that a common factor of cyber attacks is the human factor, Cynthia Hudson, CEO, HudsonAnalytix, provided a discussion on Cyber Incident Response to share insight on immediate need to establish the method/means to respond to a Cyber Incident.
Due to the fact that surfing is dangerous, Be Cyber Aware at Sea is presenting ‘Honeytrap’.
They alert that sextortion is on the rise. Make sure the person you think you are talking to, is who they say.
In other words, when a seafarer is chatting, they can’t be 100% sure who they’re chatting with. The possibility of sending a nude video or photo is high. Consequently, blackmail is easy for the attacker and can lead to sever consequences.
