Interpol's Cyber Fusion Centre issued an assessment warning of a sharp rise in cyberattacks against ports, shipping lines and maritime logistics systems worldwide.
Documented incidents include ransomware that halted container terminal operations, manipulation of cargo management systems to facilitate smuggling, and GPS spoofing affecting vessel navigation in congested waters.
The assessment notes that maritime operational technology often runs on legacy systems with long replacement cycles, making ports attractive targets for both criminal and state-aligned actors.
Interpol is coordinating with maritime authorities to establish incident reporting channels and joint exercises, warning that disruption at major ports carries global supply chain consequences.
