CMA CGM Confirms Ransomware Attack
The French carrier was asked by hackers using the Ragnar Locker ransomware to contact them within two days ‘via live chat and pay for the special decryption key’. No ransom price has been named yet. …Read More
Aybars Oruc29 September 2020 
Hackers Target the World’s Biggest Cruise Operator with Ransomware
Hackers have targeted the world’s largest cruise lining company with ransomware, encrypting data from the firm that organises cruises under nine major brands including P&O and Princess Cruises. Carnival Corporation & PLC has confirmed that …Read More
Aybars Oruc18 August 2020 
US, Denmark, the Netherlands Vow to Cybersecurity Collaboration
During the One Conference in the Hague, the Governments of the US, Denmark and the Netherlands shared their vision on sharing a global, open, interoperable, reliable, and secure Internet and stable cyberspace, and commitment to …Read More
Aybars Oruc9 October 2019 
Stena Drilling and DNV-GL Sign Contract for First Cyber Secure Class Notation
Classification society DNV-GL has signed a contract for the first Cyber Secure class notation with Stena Drilling. The contract covers the application of the “Basic+” notation to the drillship Stena IceMAX and includes the vessel’s …Read More
Aybars Oruc6 June 2019 
USCG Urges Vigilance in Shipping amid Renewed Cyber Attacks
The US Coast Guard (USCG) has urged the maritime industry to stay alert after recent email phishing and malware intrusion attempts. According to a safety bulletin issued on 24 May 2019, the USCG said that …Read More
Aybars Oruc2 June 2019 
New Cyber Security Clause from BIMCO
In the wake of recent costly cyber security incidents involving large shipping companies, cyber security has become a major focus in the maritime industry. BIMCO has taken a lead position on cyber security issues through …Read More
Aybars Oruc22 May 2019 
ABS Advanced Solutions and Fleet Management Limited Partner on Cyber Security
ABS Advanced Solutions and Fleet Management Limited signed an agreement to implement the ABS industry-leading cyber security solution for Fleet Management’s 220-vessel liquid cargo fleet. “Fleet Management Limited is one of the world’s leading ship …Read More
Aybars Oruc20 January 2019
BIMCO Aims to Publish Cyber Security Clause in Spring 2019
The clause is being drafted by a small team led by Inga Froysa of Klaveness, Oslo. Other companies involved include Navig8, the UK P&I Club and HFW, and the project is due to be completed in May 2019. Planning and Protecting is …Read More
Aybars Oruc30 November 2018 
Why 50,000 Ships are so Vulnerable to Cyber Attacks
The 50,000 ships sailing the sea at any one time have joined an ever-expanding list of objects that can be hacked. Cybersecurity experts recently displayed how easy it was to break into a ship’s navigational …Read More
Aybars Oruc18 November 2018 
Ferry Builder Austal Hit by Cyberattack
Australian ferry and defense shipbuilder Austal reported on 01 November 2018 that it has been hit by a cyberattack. An unknown offender managed to steal internal data, including some staff contact information and unspecified data …Read More
Aybars Oruc2 November 2018 
