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Sunday, March 10, 2024
Stacked containers and cranes are shown at the Port of Los Angeles in Los Angeles, California, U.S. November 22, 2021. REUTERS/Mike Blake
Ports

Shanghai Zhenhua Denies Posing Cybersecurity Risk To US Ports

BEIJING, March 10 (Reuters) – Shanghai Zhenhua Heavy Industries (ZPMC) said on Sunday its cranes do not pose a cybersecurity threat, after U.S.

March 10, 2024
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Friday, March 8, 2024
FILE PHOTO: The sun sets behind container cranes at the Port of Los Angeles in Los Angeles, California, U.S. October 14, 2021. REUTERS/David Swanson/File Photo
Ports

US Lawmakers Demand Answers from Chinese Crane Manufacturer Over Port Security Concerns

Key members of the House Homeland Security Committee are seeking answers from Shanghai Zhenhua Heavy Industries (ZPMC), a firm with close ties to the Chinese

March 8, 2024
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Thursday, February 22, 2024
U.S. President Joe Biden speaks to the media before he departs the White House for Florida, in Washington, U.S., January 30, 2024. REUTERS/Evelyn Hockstein
Shipping

Executive Order Bolsters Coast Guard’s Ability to Address Maritime Cyber Threats

President Biden has signed an Executive Order that amends Regulations related to the Safeguarding of Vessels, Harbors, Ports, and Waterfront Facilities in the

February 22, 2024
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Wednesday, February 21, 2024
Statue of Liberty overlooking Port of New York and New Jersey
Ports

MARAD Advisory Warns of Potential Cybersecurity Threats from Chinese-Manufactured Port Equipment

The U.S. Maritime Administration has issued a new advisory to alert industry stakeholders about potential vulnerabilities in maritime port equipment, networks,

February 21, 2024
Total Views: 2638

A cargo ship is moored in the Port of Long Beach while cranes retrieve cargo containers from the ship
Ports

White House to Issue Executive Order to Fortify U.S. Ports and Maritime Cybersecurity

The White House has announced plans to issue an Executive Order enhancing the security of the nation’s ports in a bid to bolster national security, in

February 21, 2024
Total Views: 11066

Friday, October 13, 2023
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Ports

Putting the Port of Nagoya Cyberattack in Context

By Luke McNamara, Principal Analyst – Mandiant, Google Cloud  The recent cyberattack on the Port of Nagoya has once again highlighted both the

October 13, 2023
Total Views: 1698

Thursday, August 24, 2023
United States Coast Guard USCG port Cyber-security exercise
Defense

U.S. Sounds Alarm on China’s Leading Ship Logistics Software LOGINK

by John Konrad (gCaptain) It’s long been evident that social media users readily exchange their data for free information and services. But what if China

August 24, 2023
Total Views: 7606

Thursday, June 22, 2023
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Maritime Security

Anchoring Cybersecurity: The Need For Vendor Agreement Clauses In Shipping

by John Konrad (gCaptain) In the age of increased cyber threats and vulnerabilities, safeguarding a business extends beyond the perimeter of one’s

June 22, 2023
Total Views: 1294

Tuesday, June 20, 2023
DNV Strengthens Cyber Security Offering with Nixu Acquisition
Shipping

DNV Strengthens Cyber Security Offering with Nixu Acquisition

International classification society and risk management firm DNV has announced plans to acquire Helsinki-headquartered cyber security firm Nixu. Under the

June 20, 2023
Total Views: 507

Wednesday, April 26, 2023
Should The Navy Or Tech Giants Protect Undersea Cables?
Navy

Should The Navy Or Tech Giants Protect Undersea Cables?

In a recent Financial Times article, Helen Thomas highlights the growing concern over threats to undersea cables, which are essential for global digital

April 26, 2023
Total Views: 2722

Saturday, April 1, 2023
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Ports

US Congress Moves To Ban Chinese Crane Software

by John Konrad (gCaptain) As concerns over the potential use of Chinese-made cranes for gathering information on U.S. military equipment continue to grow,

April 1, 2023
Total Views: 5751

Sunday, July 24, 2022
FBI Cyber-security agent
Ports

Port of LA Fights 40 Million Cyber Attacks Every Month

by John Konrad (gCaptain) The Port of Los Angeles is the victim of approximately 40 million cyber attacks per month, mostly from Europe and Russia including

July 24, 2022
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Tuesday, June 28, 2022
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Shipping

Cyber Pirates Prowling Ship Controls Threaten Another Big Supply Chain Shock

By Brendan Murray (Bloomberg) — In February 2019, a large container ship sailing for New York identified a cyber intrusion on board that startled

June 28, 2022
Total Views: 10426

Monday, April 25, 2022
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Press Releases

Simple Steps to Take in a Complex Cyber Threat Environment Like Maritime

By Jason P. Atwell, Principal Advisor of Global Intelligence, Mandiant, Inc. As the war in Ukraine drags on, the maritime industry will continue to feel

April 25, 2022
Total Views: 1631

Monday, November 22, 2021
MHI Vestas Offshore Wind Turbine
Maritime Security Incidents

Offshore Wind Giant Vestas Hit With Cyber Attack

By Christian Wienberg (Bloomberg) –Shares in Vestas Wind Systems A/S dropped to a two-week low after one of the world’s top makers of wind turbines was

November 22, 2021
Total Views: 3463

Monday, October 11, 2021
A digitally enhanced image of ships
Shipping

Loose Lips: Everyday OPSEC Can Help Harden Your Ship’s Security

Maritime businesses are tempting targets for criminals; here’s what companies and mariners can do to harden operational

October 11, 2021
Total Views: 902

Monday, September 20, 2021
cma cgm ship
Shipping

CMA CGM Data Hack Leaves Confused Customers in the Dark

By Nick Savvides (The Loadstar) – Confusion reigned among the customers of French carrier CMA CGM, as hackers wrote to media organisations claiming to

September 20, 2021
Total Views: 2152

Tuesday, October 15, 2019
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Maritime News

Business of Shipping: Incident Prompts U.S. Coast Guard to Refocus on Cyber Security

By Ira Breskin – NEW YORK –The local Coast Guard unit now is implementing critical lessons learned from a recently completed turbocharged cybersecurity

October 15, 2019
Total Views: 113

Wednesday, May 22, 2019
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Maritime News

Editorial: Readying for the Maritime Attacks of the Future

By Christopher Porter – When security professionals address threats to transportation security, the discussion usually centers on aviation risks.

May 22, 2019
Total Views: 59

Wednesday, November 7, 2018
blockchain technology in shipping
Maritime News

U.S. Maritime Industry Not Prepared for Future Cyber Attacks, Survey Shows

The U.S. maritime industry as a whole is not prepared to respond to today’s cyber threats, putting it at severe risk of being targeted, according to a

November 7, 2018
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