Maritime Computer Emergency Response Team ADMIRAL dataset ADMIRAL dataset

Publicly disclosed information for this event

Index Number:
Title:
2021_005
A port authority is hit by a cyber attack.
Day Month Year Country Activity Incident Type
29 January 2021 United States Port Data leak

Summary

A port authority is hit by a cyber attack.

Victim

N/A

Claimed/Reported Threat Actor

N/A

Origin

Cybercrime

Main impact

Confidentiality

References

  1. https://www.viport.com/post/vipa-alerts-public-of-data-security-incident
  2. https://www.virginislandsdailynews.com/news/port-authority-still-investigating-data-breach/article_d9734e54-3b3f-5b56-bc88-534baa15ea4f.html

Recommendations to Port to reduce Data leak risks:

  • Ensure data encryption measures are in place to protect sensitive information.
  • Implement access controls to limit data access to authorized personnel only.
  • Regularly audit and monitor data access and transmission for potential leaks, for instance via Security Operation Center services.
  • Check and test all communication and customers and third parties-focused plans.
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