Ships infected with ransomware, USB malware, worms

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https://www.zdnet.com/article/ships-infected-with-ransomware-usb-malware-worms/

By Catalin Cimpanu
Zero Day
ZDNet News
December 12, 2018

Ships suffer from the same types of cyber-security issues as other IT 
systems, a recent document released by the international shipping industry 
reveals.

The document is the third edition of the "Guidelines on Cyber Security 
onboard Ships," an industry-approved guide put together by a conglomerate 
of 21 international shipping associations and industry groups.

While the document contains what you'd expect to contain --rules and 
guidance for securing IT systems onboard vessels-- it also comes with 
examples of what happens when proper procedure isn't followed.

These examples are past cyber-security incidents that have happened on 
ships and ports, and which have not surfaced in the public eye before 
until now.

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