The Woods Hole, Martha’s Vineyard and Nantucket Steamship Authority hit by a ransomware attack in Boston, MA, USA

Summary:

In June 2021, the network of the Woods Hole, Martha’s Vineyard and Nantucket Steamship Authority (Boston, MA, USA), doing business as The Steamship Authority, was attacked with a form of ransomware. The ransomware attack involved malware that encrypts files on the network that results in the system becoming inoperable. This implies that there was an inability to change/book reservations, delays during ticketing, and customers are unable to book or change vehicle reservations online or by phone. Cash is preferred for all transactions because the availability of credit card systems is limited. The safety of vessels was never threatened since the cyberattack did not affect radar or GPS functions.

Reference URL

https://www.cnbc.com/2021/06/02/ransomware-attack-hits-ferry-to-cape-cod-nantucket-marthas-vineyard.html
https://heimdalsecurity.com/blog/the-largest-ferry-service-from-massachusetts-hit-by-ransomware-attack/
https://eu.capecodtimes.com/story/news/2021/06/02/ransomware-attack-woods-hole-marthas-vineyard-nantucket-steamship-authority-delaying-operations/7504952002/
https://www.axios.com/ransomware-attack-massachusetts-steamship-authority-b0d5198e-9dbe-4d96-bb4b-f5daf5339ff2.html
https://www.nbcboston.com/news/local/mass-steamship-authority-delayed-due-to-cyber-attack/2395477/