Port of Seattle Ransomware Attack

On August 24, 2024, the Port of Seattle fell victim to a targeted cyberattack that compromised its operational infrastructure, including cargo handling, scheduling, and logistics systems. As one of the largest U.S. ports, the disruption cascaded across national and international trade networks, causing significant operational delays and financial losses. The attack exposed critical vulnerabilities in maritime cybersecurity, with sensitive data potentially including trade secrets, financial records, or partner communications being compromised. The incident underscored the growing threat cybercrime poses to global supply chains, as port authorities scrambled to mitigate the fallout while facing reputational damage and potential long-term trust erosion among stakeholders. The attack’s ripple effects extended beyond immediate logistical chaos, raising concerns about the resilience of essential infrastructure against increasingly sophisticated digital threats.

Source: https://www.seattletimes.com/life/travel/sea-tac-cyberattack-caused-by-global-ransomware-gang-port-says

TPRM report: https://www.rankiteo.com/company/nozomi-networks-sa

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"linkid": "nozomi-networks-sa",
"type": "Cyber Attack",
"date": "8/2024",
"severity": "100",
"impact": "6",
"explanation": "Attack threatening the economy of geographical region"

{'affected_entities': [{'industry': 'Maritime / Logistics',
                        'location': 'Seattle, Washington, USA',
                        'name': 'Port of Seattle',
                        'size': 'Large (one of the largest ports in the U.S.)',
                        'type': 'Port Authority'}],
 'data_breach': {'type_of_data_compromised': ['sensitive information']},
 'date_detected': '2024-08-24',
 'description': 'On August 24, 2024, the Port of Seattle experienced a '
                'cyberattack that targeted its operational systems, '
                'potentially disrupting cargo handling, scheduling, and port '
                'logistics. The attack aimed at critical infrastructure in one '
                'of the largest ports in the United States, creating ripple '
                'effects throughout national and international trade. '
                'Operational delays, financial losses, and the compromise of '
                'sensitive information were among the impacts, further '
                'highlighting the vulnerabilities of port authorities and '
                'maritime trade to cybercrime.',
 'impact': {'data_compromised': True,
            'downtime': True,
            'operational_impact': ['delays in cargo handling',
                                   'disruptions in scheduling',
                                   'logistics interruptions'],
            'systems_affected': ['operational systems',
                                 'cargo handling',
                                 'scheduling',
                                 'port logistics']},
 'title': 'Cyberattack on the Port of Seattle',
 'type': 'Cyberattack'}