Cyber Threats to Maritime Vessels Grow Exponentially

Cyber threats to maritime are increasing rapidly, and later this year Marlink will unveil a report which classifies the growing problem. From common phishing schemes to targeted attacks on command and control systems, Cedric Warde, Vice President, Global Sales – Digital, Marlink discusses the threats and the means to help avoid them.

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Cyber risks continue to expand across industries, and as ships and boats at sea increasingly become connected to the shore in the name of crew welfare and operational efficiency, so too grow the risks that a ship could be hacked, the safety of its crew and cargo compromised.

“Cyber risk is real, it's really growing substantially, especially with increased concerns around geopolitical tensions, which is having a direct impact on maritime operations,” said Cedric Warde, Vice President, Global Sales – Digital. “It’s important to note that ships today are increasingly connected and their OT and equipment are also integrated with IT systems, which means that the attack surface