THE Port of Nagoya, Japan's largest port for the past two decades, has experienced a suspension of container operations due to a ransomware attack, reports Fort Lauderdale's Maritime Executive.
This is the second attack on the port within a year, and Japanese media reports are linking it to a pro-Russian group.
The incident was discovered July 4, when port workers were unable to start the computer systems and received a message indicating a ransomware attack.
The attack is attributed to a Russia-based group called Lockbit 3.0, according to port officials cited by Kyodo News.
The Port of Nagoya plays a crucial role in Japan's trade, accounting for 10 per cent of the country's total trade.
With 21 piers and 290 berths, it handles over two million containers and 165 million tons of cargo annually.
Notably, it serves as the homeport for Toyota Motor Corp, which conducts all its imports and exports through Nagoya. While parts shipments have been affected, Toyota's factory production remains unaffected for now.
The company is closely monitoring the progress of restoring the port systems.
Initially, port officials announced that the systems would be restored, but the fix took longer. News images depict trucks queue at the port gates.
The gates will remain closed until the systems are operational, but the prime contractor is allowed to load and unload containerships.
It is worth noting that the Port of Nagoya experienced a brief interruption last September, with its website being down for 40 minutes during that attack, which was of a more limited nature.
Ports worldwide are reporting significant increases in attempted attacks and intrusions into their systems, particularly as they embrace digitalization.
In December 2022, the port of Lisbon in fell victim to an attack, with the hackers threatening to release a substantial amount of the port's data.
Jawaharlal Nehru Port in India also experienced a ransomware attack last year, while South African port operator Transnet was targeted in 2021.
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This is the second attack on the port within a year, and Japanese media reports are linking it to a pro-Russian group.
The incident was discovered July 4, when port workers were unable to start the computer systems and received a message indicating a ransomware attack.
The attack is attributed to a Russia-based group called Lockbit 3.0, according to port officials cited by Kyodo News.
The Port of Nagoya plays a crucial role in Japan's trade, accounting for 10 per cent of the country's total trade.
With 21 piers and 290 berths, it handles over two million containers and 165 million tons of cargo annually.
Notably, it serves as the homeport for Toyota Motor Corp, which conducts all its imports and exports through Nagoya. While parts shipments have been affected, Toyota's factory production remains unaffected for now.
The company is closely monitoring the progress of restoring the port systems.
Initially, port officials announced that the systems would be restored, but the fix took longer. News images depict trucks queue at the port gates.
The gates will remain closed until the systems are operational, but the prime contractor is allowed to load and unload containerships.
It is worth noting that the Port of Nagoya experienced a brief interruption last September, with its website being down for 40 minutes during that attack, which was of a more limited nature.
Ports worldwide are reporting significant increases in attempted attacks and intrusions into their systems, particularly as they embrace digitalization.
In December 2022, the port of Lisbon in fell victim to an attack, with the hackers threatening to release a substantial amount of the port's data.
Jawaharlal Nehru Port in India also experienced a ransomware attack last year, while South African port operator Transnet was targeted in 2021.
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