France is investigating a remote access trojan malware found on a passenger ferry, raising fears of foreign interference, possibly by a hostile nation. The incident, along with a recent cyberattack on the French Interior Ministry, underscores the increasing threat of cyber operations targeting critical infrastructure and government systems. #FerryMalware #FranceCyberAttack
Keypoints
- A Trojan malware was discovered on a passenger ferry in France, capable of remote control of the vessel’s systems.
- Investigators suspect foreign interference in the ferry malware case, with no official country named but hints pointing to a possibly hostile nation.
- Two crew members, including a Latvian, were detained after the malware was detected, but only the Latvian remained in custody.
- The French authorities, led by DGSI, conducted extensive investigations and seized items from the ferry, ensuring passenger safety.
- This maritime cyber incident follows a significant attack on the French Interior Ministry’s email systems, exposing sensitive documents.
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