In October 2018, the Port of Vancouver experienced a distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attack, targeting nearly 225,000 user accounts in a single day a significant escalation compared to the usual daily probes of around 6,000 accounts. While authorities did not disclose whether sensitive data was compromised, the sheer scale of the attack suggested a coordinated cyber offensive aimed at disrupting operations or probing vulnerabilities. The port, a critical hub for Canada’s trade and logistics, faced potential risks to its operational continuity, reputation, and financial stability, though no immediate financial losses, data breaches, or service outages were publicly confirmed. The incident highlighted the port’s vulnerability to large-scale cyber threats, raising concerns about the resilience of its digital infrastructure against future attacks that could have more severe consequences, such as cargo delays, financial fraud, or supply chain disruptions.
Source: https://cybermaretique.fr/les-incidents-connus/
TPRM report: https://www.rankiteo.com/company/vancouver-fraser-port-authority
"id": "van855110725",
"linkid": "vancouver-fraser-port-authority",
"type": "Cyber Attack",
"date": "10/2018",
"severity": "60",
"impact": "2",
"explanation": "Attack limited on finance or reputation"{'affected_entities': [{'customers_affected': '225,000 user accounts probed',
'industry': 'Transportation / Logistics',
'location': 'Vancouver, Canada',
'name': 'Port of Vancouver',
'type': 'Government / Port Authority'}],
'attack_vector': 'Network-based (DDoS)',
'date_detected': '2018-10',
'description': 'In October 2018, the port of Vancouver was hit by a DDoS '
'attack. Nearly 225,000 user accounts were probed that day, '
'though no further information was given on the consequences '
'of this DDoS attack. By comparison, local port authorities '
'admitted that they are probed this way every day, but never '
'for more than 6,000 accounts at a time.',
'title': 'DDoS Attack on the Port of Vancouver',
'type': 'DDoS Attack'}