Johor's Tanjung Pelepas Port under cyberattack, launches system clean-up
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Johor Baru - The Tanjung Pelepas Port (PTP), a leading global maritime hub, temporarily halted operations on September 9 due to a cyberattack, according to Lloyd's List. The attack was detected at 11:34 PM on the same day. The port isolated affected systems and temporarily suspended activities as a precautionary measure while the IT team conducted a system-wide cleanse.
Operations resumed on September 10 with manual processing for loaded and empty export containers. PTP management declined to comment on the incident. Despite the attack, Maersk, a major customer, reported limited operational impact and emphasized their commitment to minimizing disruption and supporting supply chain normalization.
The cyberattack comes amid increasing vulnerability of ports and shipping operators to cyber threats due to their reliance on interconnected digital systems. Claimed by a ransomware group known as Direwolf, the attack remains unverified, and PTP has not acknowledged its involvement.
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