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Stolthaeven Westport hit by LockBit 3.0 ransomware

Year

2023

Month

Reference number

20230005

Impact area

Shore

Incident location

Malaysia

Incident country

Malaysia

Victim country

Malaysia

Victim identity

Stolthaeven Westport

Victim Type

Port Operator

Method

Ransomware

Attacker country

Russia

Summary:

Stolthaeven Westport, a port operator located in Malaysia, fell victim to a LockBit 3.0 ransomware attack in 2023. LockBit 3.0 frequently targets infrastructure-related companies, recognizing the leverage gained from affecting crucial services. The incident emphasized the need for heightened cybersecurity measures in port operations

Reference URL

https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5fae4682cc2b52123f436f99/t/6614e6a60fbde93c9dfdc4e3/1712645824622/Norma+Cyber+Annual+Threat+Assessment+-+Spreads.pdf