The Human Factor in Cyber Maritime Security: Examining the human element in cybersecurity breaches and how to improve human decision-making to prevent cyber incidents. The Human Factor in Cyber Maritime Security Cybersecurity in the maritime industry is increasingly critical as digital technologies become integral to operations. The human element plays a significant role in cybersecurity […]
The Dark Web and Maritime Cybercrime: Exploring the Use of the Dark Web for Organizing Cyberattacks Against Maritime Targets, Countermeasures, and Defense Strategies Keywords: maritime cybercrime, dark web, cybersecurity, cyberattacks The maritime industry, a cornerstone of global trade and naval operations, faces an escalating threat from cybercriminals who exploit the anonymity and resources of the […]
Emerging Cyber Threats in the Maritime Industry: A focus on new attack vectors like ransomware, supply chain attacks, and weaponization of Internet of Things (IoT) devices on ships. Emerging Cyber Threats in the Maritime Industry: A Focus on New Attack Vectors. Maritime industry cybersecurity faces escalating challenges from sophisticated attack vectors. Ransomware, supply chain vulnerabilities, […]
A Case Study of a Major Cyberattack on a Maritime Company: Lessons Learned and Best Practices Background In 2020, a prominent maritime company experienced a significant cyberattack that disrupted its operations for several weeks. The attack, which involved a ransomware infection, encrypted critical files and databases, rendering them inaccessible to the company’s employees. The incident […]
