It is rather easy, and entirely plausible for hackers to gain access to cargo rigs. Particularly ships. Give it a listen.

#currentevents

#cybersecurity

#Baltimore

#bridgecollapse

References:

https://rntfnd.org/2017/11/25/hackers-took-full-control-of-container-ships-navigation-systems-for-10-hours-ihs-fairplay/

https://www.cfr.org/cyber-operations/pla-unit-61398

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Operation_Aurora

https://arstechnica.com/information-technology/2015/12/hacked-at-sea-researchers-find-ships-data-recorders-vulnerable-to-attack/

https://arstechnica.com/information-technology/2014/02/iranians-hacked-navy-network-for-4-months-not-a-surprise/

https://www.bbc.com/news/stories-57520169

https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/chinese-hack-us-weather-systems-satellite-network/2014/11/12/bef1206a-68e9-11e4-b053-65cea7903f2e_story.html

https://techcrunch.com/2023/01/18/dnv-norway-shipping-ransomware/

https://ioactive.com/maritime-security-hacking-into-voyage/

https://www.forbes.com/sites/kateoflahertyuk/2019/10/01/us-government-confirms-new-aircraft-cybersecurity-move-amid-terrorism-fears/?sh=4c268daa69e1

https://www.wired.com/story/notpetya-cyberattack-ukraine-russia-code-crashed-the-world/

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2017_Ukraine_ransomware_attacks

https://www.brookings.edu/articles/how-the-notpetya-attack-is-reshaping-cyber-insurance/

https://www.cnbc.com/2017/08/16/maersk-says-notpetya-cyberattack-could-cost-300-million.html

https://www.pentestpartners.com/security-blog/hacking-serial-networks-on-ships/

https://www.politifact.com/article/2024/apr/04/two-ships-colliding-with-bridges-in-the-same-week/

https://www.securityweek.com/in-other-news-us-hacks-iranian-spy-ship-rhysida-ransomware-decryption-nist-guidance/

https://www.thenakedscientists.com/articles/interviews/how-cyber-criminals-are-hacking-shipping-and-goods-transport

https://www.govtech.com/question-of-the-day/how-many-cargo-ships-were-affected-by-a-recent-cyber-attack-on-dnv

https://www.pbs.org/newshour/economy/what-to-know-about-the-cargo-ship-that-took-down-baltimores-francis-scott-key-bridge

https://www.maersk.com/news/articles/2024/03/26/cargo-to-and-from-port-of-baltimore