The maritime sector, which facilitates approximately 90% of international trade, is facing an unprecedented surge in sophisticated cyberattacks from advanced persistent threat (APT) groups, ransomware operators, and hacktivists, driven by escalating geopolitical conflicts.
According to a recent Cyble intelligence report, over 100 such incidents have been documented in the past year, targeting shipping companies, ports, and logistics networks worldwide.
Pro-Palestinian hacktivists have exploited Automatic Identification System (AIS) data to disrupt Israeli-linked vessels, while Russian-affiliated actors have compromised European ports aiding Ukraine.
Chinese state-sponsored groups, meanwhile, have infiltrated classification societies responsible for certifying global fleets, employing advanced malware like ShadowPad and VELVETSHELL for persistent access and data exfiltration.
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