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]
Security experts fear this could be the start of a larger attack.[5][6]
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". WBTS-CD NBC Boston. Retrieved 2 June 2021.
- ^ "Mass. Steamship Authority Hit by Ransomware Attack; Ferries Delayed". NECN. 2021-06-02. Retrieved 2021-06-02.
- ^ "Steamship Authority Ransomware Attack: Ticketing Problems Continue For Martha's Vineyard, Nantucket Ferry Service". 2021-06-03. Retrieved 2021-06-03.
- ^ "Martha's Vineyard ferry disrupted by ransomware attack". CNN. Retrieved 20 June 2021.