Cyber Pirates on Board
I, Robot – 2004 film adapted from short-story of American author Isaac Asimov has an interesting scene. Two detectives are talking in front of the interrogation room, and we are hearing this dialogue among them: …Read More
Aybars Oruc19 December 2021 
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 
