Marlink’s Security Operations Centre (SOC) actively monitored over 1,800 vessels, including cargo ships, cruise liners, and offshore vessels. The data shows a sharp increase in malicious activities, such as Command and Control (C2) attacks and botnet assaults. These botnets have become more complex, often employing AI-enhanced techniques that specifically target Internet of Things (IoT) devices.
Phishing continues to be the most common method used by attackers to access corporate networks, and there has been an alarming rise in blacklisted malicious traffic. The increase in these threats highlights the importance of up-to-date threat intelligence and robust security measures to prevent unauthorized access to high-risk websites.
Notably, the SOC registered 23,400 malware detections and 178 ransomware attacks in the first half of 2024. Firewall events exceeded 50 billion, with 14.8 billion security events recorded overall. In addition, the number of security alerts rose to 1.4 million, and the SOC managed 79 major security incidents.
Marlink emphasized the role of Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) tools in detecting and containing widespread malware, showcasing the effectiveness of these tools despite the growing threat landscape.
Source: Port Technology International
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