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The growing cyber threat to global shipping

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The growing cyber threat to global shipping

[ad_1] The cyberattack that paralyzed several major Australian ports was a sharp reminder of what governments and experts say is a growing threat to shipping, the lifeblood of the global economy.The attack on DP World's ports -- which handle 40 percent of Australia's freight trade -- forced them offline for days and was the latest in a series of breaches at ports around the world in recent years. - Who has been targeted? -Cyberattacks have disrupted or halted operations at some of the world's busiest ports in recent years. A ransomware attack in July at Japan's busiest port, Nagoya, disrupted operations for days.Oil terminals last year at some of western Europe's largest ports could not process vessels because of a cyberattack.And in 2017, the "NotPetya" malware spread into systems arou...

Ransomware attack on AIIMS a conspiracy, planned by forces that are significant: MoS IT

[ad_1] Ransomware attack on AIIMS a conspiracy, planned by forces that are significant: MoS IT Chandrasekhar The ransomware attack on the servers of AIIMS Delhi is a conspiracy and planned by forces that are significant, Minister of State for Electronics and IT Rajeev Chandrasekhar said on Friday.The servers of All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), Delhi, have been out of order for the 10th consecutive day due to the ransomware attack. "It is clearly a conspiracy and it has been planned by forces that are pretty significant. It is a sophisticated ransomware attack. We will wait for the outcome of CERTin and NIA (National Investigation Agency) before we come to conclusion on who is behind the ransomware attack," Chandrasekhar said. In a ransomware attack, cybercriminals lock...

Ransomware attacks: Microsoft reveals 3 biggest security mistakes

[ad_1] Microsoft Security shared three main problems found during ransomware attacks. Ransomware attacks are increasing year by year! Every other day, there is some piece of news warning the public about the threat to their personal data which often leads to financial loss. However, several cyber security firms and researchers are coming up with security protocols to improve cyber defence. However, the threat of ransomware and extortion is becoming more audacious with attacks targeting governments, businesses, and critical infrastructure too. Ransomware is basically a type of malware that locks the user out of their files or their device and the hackers demand payment to restore access to information.Microsoft conducted an investigation during ransomware recovery engagements which rev...