{
  "id": 8024063,
  "title": "Port of LA Fended Off 120 Million Cyberattacks in August",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/17/port-of-la-fended-off-120-million-cyberattacks-in-august",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-09-17T12:44:12.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "PYMNTS",
    "slug": "pymnts",
    "url": "https://www.pymnts.com/cybersecurity/2026/port-of-la-fended-off-120-million-cyberattacks-in-august/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Port of Los Angeles successfully thwarted over 120 million cyberattacks in August, according to a report by Bloomberg News on September 17. This digital defense against potential threats to America's busiest container hub for global trade highlights the ongoing operational risk posed by shifting tariff policies. The port's executive director, Gene Seroka, discussed the various types of attacks, including intrusion, network exploitation, credential harvesting, and malware. Seroka's remarks came in the wake of U.S. government agencies monitoring cyber threats against nearly 20 ships worldwide. As vessels increasingly rely on digital systems for operations such as navigation and communications, the maritime sector has seen a surge in cyber threats in recent years. Seroka emphasized the critical importance of cybersecurity, stating, \"All they have to do is to get it right one time.\" The report also noted that shifts in trade flows and policies are impacting the port's operations. For instance, Vietnam's business at the port has quadrupled in the last decade, while China's share has declined by 20% over the same period. The busiest three-month period ever recorded for the port was between July and August, with Seroka anticipating a further 5% to 10% increase in volumes due to rerouted goods via the Panama Canal. PYMNTS highlighted the rising trend of cybercrime in the freight economy, stating that as supply chain systems become more sophisticated, so do the criminals targeting them. This includes not only sensitive documents and data but also actual freight, representing a significant shift in the battleground from physical theft to digital infiltration.",
  "summary": "The Port of Los Angeles reportedly blocked more than 120 million cyberattacks during August. That’s according to a report Thursday (Sept. 17) by Bloomberg News, which notes that these attacks on America’s busiest container hub for global trade represent an ongoing operational threat amid shifting tariff policies. Gene Seroka, the port’s executive director, told the news outlet his […] The post…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}