Cyber attack disrupts major South African port operations

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    "JOHANNESBURG, July 22 (Reuters)

    A cyber attack disrupted container operations at the South African port of Cape Town...

    Durban, the busiest shipping terminal in sub-Saharan Africa, was also affected...

    Cape Town Harbour Carriers Association said in an email to members, seen by Reuters: 'Please note that the port operating systems have been cyber-attacked and there will be no movement of cargo until the system is restored'...

    Transnet, which operates major South African ports, including Durban and Cape Town, and a huge railway network that transports minerals and other commodities for export, confirmed its IT applications were experiencing disruptions..."

    https://www.reuters.com/world/afric...nsnet-hit-by-cyber-attack-sources-2021-07-22/
     
    Last edited: Jul 22, 2021
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