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When Ports Fall, Trade Stops.
Ports Under Fire
A Research Report on Shore-side Maritime Cyber Incidents, 2024–2025
The New Frontline of Cyber Conflict
Ports are no longer just gateways for trade — they are prime targets in an escalating digital conflict. Drawing on 77 confirmed incidents from January 2024 to August 2025 , this joint study by Rescana and Trend Micro Research reveals how attacks on shore-side systems are reshaping global risk.
Key Findings
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Ransomware mutates – 69% of 2024 cases were ransomware; by 2025, it persists but grows more targeted, multi-stage, and destructive.
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Espionage with teeth – State-aligned actors are embedding in customs and terminal systems to enable future disruption.
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Vendors as weak links – Forwarders, IT outsourcers, and satcom providers are becoming prime gateways; the 2025 Iranian telecom case shows the systemic risk.
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Hacktivism escalates – DDoS harassment is evolving into a geopolitical weapon.
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OT disruption looming – Exposed crane and control systems raise the risk of physical sabotage by 2026 .
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