Port of Santos confirms cyber attack

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Port of Santos confirms cyber attack

TL;DR

  • Port of Santos (APS) systems were hit by a cyber attack after a power outage on Friday, June 6.
  • APS has not determined the full extent of the incident or if data was accessed.
  • The institutional website and internal systems remain offline, though internet and telephony have been restored.
  • Ship and cargo movement has not been impacted; contingency measures are in use.
  • Security levels have been increased to category II, with enhanced controls and reinforced personnel.
  • There is no risk of operations halting, but a timeline for full system recovery has not been provided.