Japan's Largest Port Hit by Ransomware Attack, Causing Cargo Delays
🇯🇵 Japan's Largest Port Hit by Ransomware Attack, Causing Cargo Delays.
The Port of Nagoya, Japan's largest maritime port, fell victim to a ransomware attack allegedly carried out by a Russian cybercriminal group, causing significant disruptions to cargo operations. The attack, which exploited vulnerabilities in VPNs and remote desktop protocols, led to an outage at a container terminal, prompting operators to take immediate action to prevent widespread delays. As Asian ports increasingly rely on automation and digital documentation, cyberattacks pose a growing threat to the region's shipping networks. The incident at Nagoya follows similar attacks on ports globally, including in Europe, India, and South Africa. Cybersecurity experts emphasize the importance of promptly updating and patching software to mitigate such attacks.
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