MCAD Maritime Cyber Attack Database
Year2024 |
MonthFebruary |
Reference number20240205 |
Impact areaShore |
Incident locationLisbon |
Incident countryPortugal |
Victim countryPortugal |
Victim identityPortline - Maritime Transport International |
Victim TypePorts and Maritime Facilities |
MethodRansomware |
The LockBit ransomware group claimed an attack against Portline, a Portuguese company. LockBit is known for its aggressive tactics, including using personalized malware like StealBit for automated data exfiltration. This group primarily targets high-value organizations, demanding hefty ransoms in exchange for decrypting compromised data. As of February 2024, the attack paralyzed Portline's operations, highlighting the growing cybersecurity threat to the shipping industry. Despite the attack, no signs of data leaks were confirmed, and the company is working on restoring its systems and securing its infrastructure.
