The Steamship Authority, Massachusetts largest ferry service, was hit by a ransomware attack on Wednesday that hampered some operations.
- The Steamship Authority of Massachusetts fell victim to a ransomware attack affecting logistics and services in the U.S.
- Customers were unable to book or change vehicle reservations online or by phone.
The Steamship Authority, Massachusetts largest ferry service, was hit by a ransomware attack on Wednesday that hampered some operations.
The Steamship Authority offers daily fares from Cape Cod to neighbouring islands Nantucket and Martha's Vineyard off Massachusetts.
“The Woods Hole, Martha's Vineyard, and Nantucket Steamship Authority have been the target of a ransomware attack that is affecting operations as of Wednesday morning," the ferry service said on Wednesday.
“There is no impact to the safety of vessel operations, as the issue does not affect radar or GPS functionality. Scheduled trips to both islands continue to operate, although customers may encounter some delays during the ticketing process."
Steamship Authority customers on Wednesday were unable to book or change vehicle reservations online or by phone. Cash was preferred for all transactions.
According to the Ferry service, the availability of credit card systems to process passenger and vehicle tickets, as well as parking lot fees, is limited.
The Steamship Authority said that there is no impact on the safety of vessel operations, as the problem does not affect radar or GPS functionality.
Several major U.S. companies have been victims of cyberattacks recently.
JBS Foods, a major meat processing company, shut down its production at multiple sites worldwide following a ransomware attack.
Last month's cyberattack on the Colonial Pipeline, the largest U.S. fuel pipeline, shuts down its entire network after a ransomware attack.
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