MCAD Maritime Cyber Attack Database
Year2022 |
Month |
Reference number20220002 |
Impact areaShore |
Incident locationUnited States |
Incident countryUSA |
Victim countryUnited States |
Victim identityCaldwell Marine International, LLC |
Victim TypeMarine Engineering Services |
MethodRansomware |
Attacker countryRussia |
Caldwell Marine International, LLC, a U.S.-based marine contractor, fell victim to a ransomware attack by Conti in 2022. Conti, originating from Russia, is notorious for targeting industrial and infrastructure firms. The attack disrupted marine construction and engineering services, showcasing how ransomware can have significant impacts on companies involved in critical infrastructure projects.
