Coast Guard Says It Is Monitoring Cyberattack that Disrupted North Carolina's Ports

Coast Guard says it is monitoring cyberattack that disrupted North Carolina's ports

The U.S. Coast Guard said it is monitoring the aftermath of a cyberattack that disrupted gate operations at all three of North Carolina’s port facilities this week, though it offered few details as the investigation into the breach continues. A Coast Guard spokesperson told CyberScoop that the branch’s IT unit was coordinating with partner agencies while conducting the investigation. A spokesperson for CISA did not respond to CyberScoop’s inquir…

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Cyberattack on North Carolina Ports ‘contained’ as Coast Guard, state officials investigate

North Carolina Ports is recovering from a cyberattack after its IT system was “hacked by an outside actor or group,” requiring a switch to manual processing of operations.