MCAD Maritime Cyber Attack Database
Year2023 |
MonthNovember |
Reference number20231101 |
Impact areaShore |
Incident locationSydney, Melbourne, Brisbane and Fremantle |
Incident countryAustralia |
Victim countryAustralia |
Victim identityDP World Australia |
Victim TypeTerminal Operator |
MethodHacking |
In November 2023, DP World who manages 40% of the maritime freight in Australia, reported that the company had suspended operation in its port terminals at Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, and Fremantle due to a cybersecurity incident. The company responded to the cyber threat by restricting access to its computer systems, practically disconnecting them from the net, leading to operational halt with reports of 30,000 shipping containers being stranded. Due to the extent of impact on the movement of goods to and from Australia, it is being handled as a nationally significant, according to the Australian federal government's Australian Cyber Security Coordinator. The company says data of current and former employees was compromised during the incident.
