The ransomware threat
Why attack ship’s systems when there’s money to be stolen?
Main cyber-threat to shipping is commercial: North P&I
There are many alarmist scenarios for cyber threats against shipping such as remotely taking control of vessels, but North P&I believes the main threat at present is commercially from the likes of ransomware attacks.
The P&I Club gives free advice to members on what it terms cyber-resilience, as no-one can be totally secure, and offers a hefty discount on the Hudson Analytix Cyber risk assessment tool.
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Source: seatrade-maritime.com
