Inadequate cybersecurity will allow attackers to hack into railway systems and stop trains, causing massive disruption to freight movement.
A family-owned Massachusetts trucking company fell victim to a ransomware attack
World’s second-largest box carrier resolves its website woes.
Ubirch, a blockchain cybersecurity company, has joined the Blockchain in Transport Alliance (BiTA). Learn more about Ubirch and BiTA.
DCSA publishes recommendations ahead of International Maritime Organization compliance deadline.
Ransomware could cripple our nation’s transportation infrastructure if firms don’t protect their data and demand more stringent security compliance.
Happy New Year and top of the decade to you! We kick off with the top headlines of the week and bring you backhauling into the weekend with a variety […]
It doesn’t take much to compromise your business. It’s as easy as opening an email.
The transport and logistics sector witnesses thousands of cyberattacks every year, and it is essential for stakeholders to be wary of opportunistic threats and impersonation attacks to keep their operations secure.
U.S. truck drivers possibly numbering in the tens of thousands are staring at non-working electronic logging device (ELD) screens after their Omnitracs’ systems shut down on Nov. 2. Omnitracs did not immediately confirm the outage.
Brian Aoaeh writes about threats to supply chains from cyber attacks and the need for increased cyber security.
AB Volvo through its venture capital group is investing in an Israeli cybersecurity startup while also combining all of its autonomous ventures into a single group.
Government initiatives are encouraging the freight rail sector to address cyber threats. But what else needs to be done?
The trucking industry and its supply chain rank fifth among all businesses at risk of cybersecurity attacks as the number of possible threats against the transportation sector has grown 100-fold in just four years.
Tokyo-based ocean ship classification society ClassNK is boosting its cybersecurity capabilities by setting up a cross-sectional team of marine and security experts.
Intruders could have cost the Maritime Administration $103 million.
The Port of Los Angeles is a test bed for the latest in logistics technology, and a target for the threats facing that technology. To stave off those threats, the […]
Cyber attacks are becoming all too common in the maritime sector, making it crucial for container lines to prevent data hacking and look to improve resilience.
Hackers also recently attempted to disrupt vessel computer systems.
What The Truck?!? hits the road this week as Chad and Dooner make tracks towards Birmingham, Alabama to cover McLeod’s Transportation, Finance and Accounting Conference. The guys talk with McLeod’s CEO Tom McLeod, VP of Ops David Custred, CFO Kasey Burleson, Chief InfoSec Officer Ben Barnes, and Buddy Moore Trucking’s CFO Susan Moore Kirkpatrick.
Lobbying group considering more legislation and White House action to stop threat to U.S. rail system.
In partnership with Reliance Partners …Before autonomous driving systems are commercially available, it is essential to not just work on functional safety but also on cyber security, so as to ensure that the vehicle is completely safe to drive around once deployed.
Cities witness an increasing number of smart and connected vehicles on its roads, making it extremely crucial for the transportation ecosystem to wake up to the reality of auto cyberattacks.
In partnership with Reliance Partners …Still in its infancy, blockchain is increasingly being adopted by companies seeking data security solutions. Scroll is one such company.
Saudi Arabia and Russia are looking to contain crude oil prices by increasing production by nearly half a million barrels per day; China’s U.S. oil exports have dried up completely; Amazon warehouse workers lose their bonus over the company’s minimum pay rise pledge.
In partnership with Reliance Partners …As we witness an open flow of IT information from vehicles of all kinds, it is critical to consider firewalls and anti-malware protection as well as cyber liability insurance coverage.
GuardKnox, an Israeli vehicle cybersecurity startup is bringing in technology from the defense sector to make sure vehicles stay safe from data breach and cyberattacks.
Auto cybersecurity, legislation backing, and concrete liability definitions are all critical to seeing autonomous vehicles on the roads.
Autonomous vehicles are the future, but how does the path to automation look like?
Cyberattacks increase with technology inclusion in supply chains; Tesla doubles loss this Q2; China is pumping billions into OBOR strategy; Aramco drops IPO as fuel prices rise.
COSCO shipping came under a cyber attack this week, which reinforces the need for comprehensive cybersecurity regulations within the maritime industry as the future moves towards port automation and autonomous shipping.
In partnership with Reliance Partners …With autonomous vehicles virtually at our doorstep, it is becoming mission critical for carriers and drivers to protect themselves. Points of vulnerability will be exploited by those who seek to cause harm, economically or otherwise.
As autonomous and smart connected vehicles gain centerstage, it is critical to understand the need for auto cybersecurity to help maintain sanity on the highways.
Fleet CyWatch is an ATA Technology & Maintenance Council (TMC) and Transportation Security Council (TSC) supported program that assists fleet members in reporting information about trucking related internet crimes and cyber-attacks, and shares information to fleets about cyber threats that may impact their operations.
This is a wake-up call. Make a plan and manage your security now.
The Trump administration accused Russian-backed hackers of carrying out systematic operations to penetrate and sabotage power plants at will.
Automotive cybersecurity is even more critical in the era of connected vehicles. Trillium has finally delivered a solution that’s unhackable… so far.
Singapore-based blockchain startup LALA World has confirmed a joint development project with Bermuda-based cybersecurity firm, Verifiable Identity-Based Encryption (VIBE), to secure its blockchain-enabled banking system.
With the evolution of trucks into computers on wheels, cybersecurity becomes more of an issue. Autonomous trucks are especially an attractive target for the hacking community.
The seventh and final ELD survey conducted by Morgan Stanley before the Dec. 18 compliance date has found that capacity is expected to tighten about 3.44%, the highest level of all the surveys, the firm said.
