Cybersail.org presented at the Nautical Institute of Cyprus 23rd March 2016 with over 90 attendees representing 30 companies. Those attending were presented with information on the existing Cyber Threats to vessels and on-board systems. Information on how to become more Cyber aware and treated to a live demonstration. Many in the audience were shocked to learn how…
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Shipping is waking up to Cyber Threats
This week International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) highlighted cyber security as a key issue for the shipping industry to tackle. ICS secretary general Peter Hinchliffe said there is a high degree of complacency in the industry to cyber threats. He added: “As ships get more high tech, which is happening rapidly, we very much need…
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Cyber Security Roundtable Identifies Key Issues of Concern to Maritime Industry
KVH-hosted session points to wide range of human and technical issues responsible for a variety of vulnerabilities MIDDLETOWN, RI – March 22, 2016 – KVH Industries, Inc., (Nasdaq: KVHI), hosted maritime industry leaders for a frank discussion about cyber security prior to the start of the CMA Shipping 2016 conference in Stamford, Connecticut, yesterday morning.…
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Marine navigation systems are vulnerable to cyber attack
There are multiple potential cyber threats to navigation systems, such as radar and ecdis, from its connection to other ship systems and links to online services through satellite communications. Malware could enter a system through an attachment in an e-mail. There could also be human-based threats, where viruses could be introduced by a USB stick…
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ECDIS extension to 2017 where is the focus on security?
IMO has given shipowners more time to liaise with ecdis manufacturers over the implementation of the new standards introduced by the International Hydrographic Organization (IHO). Previously, ecdis manufacturers and ship operators had to ensure their systems were compliant with the new standards by the beginning of September. The IMO sub-committee on Navigation, Communications and Search…
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Cybersail to present at ISSA61 Tuesday 1st November 11:30
Cybersail will present at the forthcoming ISSA 61 Convention & Trade Exhibition in Dubai. We will speak on Tuesday 1st November 2016 at 11:30. Details of the presentation will be provided closer to the event. We look forward to speaking and meeting with you there.
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Alert : Shipserv phishing emails increase
Alert notice: Shipserv phishing emails increase We have noticed an increase in phishing emails aimed at the shipping industry. These come with attachments of various names in zip or gz format. All contain trojans/viruses. Example From: "WOOYANG SHIPPING CO., LTD." <afsar@caknitwearbd.com> To: Sent: 17/02/2016 11:05 AM Subject: Re: Request for quotation Dear Sirs, We just…
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Shipowners financially liable for cyber-attack ?
Seatrade Global, 14th March 2016 (The original article is no longer available on the Seatrade website) Shipowners financially liable for a cyber-attack: legal expert Shipping companies leaving themselves vulnerable to cyber-attack also risk massive financial liability for damage to other businesses, warns executive director of the Institute for Cyber Security Innovation Robert Carolina. A technology…
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Did Hollywood predict Maritime cyber threats in 1995?
The year 1995, a very young Angelina Jolie and Johny Lee Miller star in the Hollywood movie Hackers. The synopsis of this movie is simple, a group of young hackers are targeted by the FBI for supposedly creating a super virus to take over control of Oil tankers globally. This virus targets a centralized super…
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Cybersail to present at the Nautical Institute in Cyprus 23rd March 2016
Cybersail the maritime cyber security specialists will be presenting at the Nautical Institute of Cyprus on 23rd March 2016 at 18:15. The event will cover; How vulnerable are our vessel systems - GPS, ECDIS, AIS Cyber threats Awareness Live demonstration Speaking at the event will be; Markus Schmitz -…
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