Global shipping industry attacked by cyber-pirates
The vulnerability of global supply chains is being exposed by cyber-attacks, leading the UN to work with the International Maritime Organisation
04 October 2020 - 07:30
London — Two key players in the global shipping industry are trying to restore computer networks and assess the damage from separate cyber-attacks this week that are adding short-term complications to supply chains already straining ahead of peak season for consumer demand.
The International Maritime Organisation (IMO), a UN agency that serves as the industry’s regulator, said on Thursday it suffered “a sophisticated cyber-attack against the organisation’s IT systems.”..
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