A ransomware attack disrupted digital systems at Spain’s Port of Vigo, forcing authorities to disconnect parts of the network and manage cargo operations manually. Officials isolated affected servers after a ransom demand and say they will not restore connections until security guarantees are confirmed while an investigation continues. #PortOfVigo #LockBit
Keypoints
- Ransomware impacted servers that manage cargo traffic and other digital services at the Port of Vigo.
- Port technology teams isolated affected systems and disconnected them from external networks to limit the impact.
- Physical port operations continue, but logistics coordination has shifted to manual procedures and paper documentation.
- Officials reported a ransom demand and will not reconnect systems until they are confident the network is secure.
- An investigation is underway and ports have been increasingly targeted by ransomware, including a 2023 LockBit attack on the Port of Nagoya.