Tag: UK government
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Could Oil Ship Wakashio Been Hacked Before Mauritius Spill?
Nishan Degnarain Cyber-attacks against global shipping have spiked 400% since Covid-19 lockdowns. And this was before the two high profile hacking victims in the last month alone – the world’s fourth […]
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Six Russian GRU Agents Indicted in Connection With NotPetya Attack
The U.S. Department of Justice has charged six members of the Russian Main Intelligence Directorate (GRU) in connection with the June 2017 “NotPetya” cyberattack. The notorious malware release led to prolonged […]
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IMO hit by cyberattack
International Maritime Organisation (IMO) said its website and intranet had been disabled by a “sophisticated cyber-attack”, and its IT specialists had shut down key systems to prevent further damage. The […]
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RN deployed to Channel
Critics claim move is entirely political. Royal Navy sent ‘to prevent migrant crossings’ in Channel A Royal Navy patrol ship has been sent to the English Channel to deter migrant […]
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UK patrols to increase
Crossings from France vex UK government. Channel migrants: UK and France to step up patrols The UK and France are to step up joint patrols and increase surveillance to tackle […]
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Minister backs marcyber effort
Minister of State for Trade and Export Promotion supports UK business Templar Executives The announcement of the partnership between Wärtsilä and Templar Executives to launch a world-class Cyber Academy and […]
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Cable news
Keeping the lines open. Undersea cables and the challenges of protecting seabed lines of communication By Pete Barker Introduction For centuries, the sea has enabled trade between nations. Shipping continues […]
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UK issues cyber guidance
New document runs to 73 pages. UK unveils new cyber security code of practice by Martyn Wingrove UK’s Government has introduced new guidance on how shipping can deal with the […]
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Navy chief fears cuts will leave forces stretched
Strategic Defence and Security Review due to be published. Navy chief fears cuts will leave forces stretched THE former head of the Royal Navy says five years of government-led cutbacks […]
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Sink Pirate Vessels
According to a recent article, the UK Government has been told that ‘even if it means hostages are killed’ pirate vessels must be sunk. In a recent Yachting Monthly article […]
