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Numerous systemic vulnerabilities could scuttle $5.4T industry Despite the escalating cyber threats targeting America's maritime transportation system, the US Coast Guard still lacks a...

Image: USCG. The U.S. Coast Guard has ordered MTSA-regulated facilities and vessels using SolarWinds software for critical functions to report security breaches in case of suspicions of being affected by the SolarWinds supply-chain attack. "Reporting malicious cyber activity enhances maritime domain awareness and allows us all to be better postured to prevent and respond to cyber incidents that could disrupt commerce or jeopardize national security."

Incident That Targeted Maritime Facility Traced to Phishing EmailThe U.S. Coast Guard issued a security alert this month after a ransomware attack took down the IT network of an unnamed maritime...

Phishing Attack Against International Vessel Triggers Maritime WarningsThe U.S. Coast Guard has issued an alert about an increase in malware attacks targeting the networks of commercial vessels....

Incident Investigation Triggers Alert, Which Calls for PrecautionsThe U.S. Coast Guard has issued an alert about an increase in malware attacks targeting the networks of commercial vessels. It's...