Recently, the ship management software used by Norwegian maritime safety and classification society Det Norske Veritas (DNV) was impacted by a ransomware attack. It is said that over 1000 vessels worldwide are running this software and have been affected by the malicious attack.
The ransomware attack occurred on November 14, 2019 and encrypted the ship management software, resulting in those vessels not being able to access critical functionality and data. Although the ransomware was contained, the incident had significant impacts on the maritime industry.
The software, which is managed and monitored by DNV, is used to provide navigation data, position reporting and voyage alerts. This software was subsequently shut down as a preventative measure shortly after the attack occurred.
Since November, DNV has been working hard to restore their systems and strengthen their security measures. They have also employed dedicated teams in order to identify any malicious activity and build a more secure platform for their customers.
In a statement, DNV said: "Our software has been encrypted by a ransomware attack, and if a customer is affected, we are guiding them to taken the necessary measures and offer technical assistance as needed."
The incident highlights the importance of taking steps to protect data and systems against malicious cyber-attacks. Organizations in the maritime industry must have robust cybersecurity measures in place in order to protect their customers and operations.
Ransomware attacks have been on the rise in recent years and have been increasingly targeting the maritime industry. In this case, the attack impacted over 1000 vessels and highlighted the importance of having secure ship management software.
Organizations must ensure that their information and data are secure in order to prevent malicious attacks and minimize their exposure to malware. It is essential that the maritime industry invests in cyber security solutions to protect their operations and reduce the likelihood of a successful attack.
This Cyber News was published on www.securityweek.com. Publication date: Sun, 22 Jan 2023 10:48:00 +0000