According to sources, Port of Houston (a Government organization in Texas) was hit with a cyber attack. It was first reported on 2021-09-23.
Source 1 | 2021-09-23
“• “In the case of the Port of Houston, the unidentified hackers broke into a web server somewhere at the complex using a previously unidentified vulnerability in password management software at 2:38 p.m. UTC on August 19, according to the Coast Guard report. The intruders then planted malicious code on the server, which allowed further access to the IT system.” • “Beginning about 90 minutes after the initial breach, the hackers stole all of the log-in credentials for a type of Microsoft software that organizations use to manage passwords and access to their networks, according to the report. Minutes later, cybersecurity staff at the port isolated the hacked server, "cutting off unauthorized access to the network," the advisory said.” • “A handful of security incidents in recent years have prompted US officials to focus more on maritime cybersecurity.” • “The Port of Houston is a 25-mile-long complex through which 247 million tons of cargo move each year, according to its website.” • “It's unclear who was behind the breach, which appears to be part of a broader espionage campaign.” “
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