A ransomware attack has disrupted ferry services in Cape Cod, Martha's Vineyard and Nantucket
The region's Steamship Authority announced Wednesday on Twitter that it has"been the target of a ransomware attack that is affecting operations" and said passengers might experience service delays. No ferries have been canceled, however, which is good news for travelers during the busy summer travel season.
Read More"The Coast Guard is working in conjunction with the Massachusetts State Police Cyber Security Unit and the FBI, who has the lead on this incident," said Petty Officer Amanda Wyrick, public affairs specialist for the Coast Guard's First District."The incident does not affect the safety of passengers." The company is the latest to be affected by a ransomware attack, with JBS and Colonial Pipeline also recently experiencing disruptions because of similar issues.
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