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A [[ransomware]] [[cyberattack]] occurred on June 2, 2021, that affected [[Steamship Authority]], the ferry service between the mainland of [[Massachusetts]] and the islands of [[Martha's Vineyard]] and [[Nantucket]]. <ref>{{cite web |title=Massachusetts ferry service slowed by ransomware attack |url=https://apnews.com/article/massachusetts-technology-business-e0fdaff6384d90ed0f1ab2491e376803 |publisher=[[AP News]] |access-date=2 June 2021}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Massachusetts Steamship Authority hit by cyberattack |url=https://www.foxnews.com/us/massachusetts-steamship-authority-cyberattack |publisher=[[Fox News]] |access-date=2 June 2021}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Mass. Steamship Authority Hit by Ransomware Attack; Ferries Delayed |url=https://www.nbcboston.com/news/local/mass-steamship-authority-delayed-due-to-cyber-attack/2395477/ |publisher=[[WBTS-CD|NBC Boston]] |access-date=2 June 2021}}</ref> |
A [[ransomware]] [[cyberattack]] occurred on June 2, 2021, that affected [[Steamship Authority]], the ferry service between the mainland of [[Massachusetts]] and the islands of [[Martha's Vineyard]] and [[Nantucket]]. <ref>{{cite web |title=Massachusetts ferry service slowed by ransomware attack |url=https://apnews.com/article/massachusetts-technology-business-e0fdaff6384d90ed0f1ab2491e376803 |publisher=[[AP News]] |access-date=2 June 2021}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Massachusetts Steamship Authority hit by cyberattack |url=https://www.foxnews.com/us/massachusetts-steamship-authority-cyberattack |publisher=[[Fox News]] |access-date=2 June 2021}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Mass. Steamship Authority Hit by Ransomware Attack; Ferries Delayed |url=https://www.nbcboston.com/news/local/mass-steamship-authority-delayed-due-to-cyber-attack/2395477/ |publisher=[[WBTS-CD|NBC Boston]] |access-date=2 June 2021}}</ref> |
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Revision as of 00:00, 3 June 2021
A ransomware cyberattack occurred on June 2, 2021, that affected Steamship Authority, the ferry service between the mainland of Massachusetts and the islands of Martha's Vineyard and Nantucket. [1][2][3]
During the attack, customers were unable to change or book reservations and the authority requested the use of cash for all transactions.[4]
See also
References
- ^ "Massachusetts ferry service slowed by ransomware attack". AP News. Retrieved 2 June 2021.
- ^ "Massachusetts Steamship Authority hit by cyberattack". Fox News. Retrieved 2 June 2021.
- ^ "Mass. Steamship Authority Hit by Ransomware Attack; Ferries Delayed". NBC Boston. Retrieved 2 June 2021.
- ^ Staff, Writer (2021-06-02). "Mass. Steamship Authority Hit by Ransomware Attack; Ferries Delayed". NECN. Retrieved 2021-06-02.