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Originally Posted by Scott Douglas
Yeah. Let's hope the terrorists out there don't see how this is a way to cripple us. Kind of like taking down the freeway system here in LA would do it.
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My Son is a Cyber Security Specialist for Ports America. He just flew back last night from Long Beach Harbor where he has been setting up "firewalls" to prevent hacking into the ship's navigation systems. He says they get up to 23k hacking attempts per week.
Their hacking attempts are to either interrupt our supply chain or cause ships to go adrift until a ransom is paid. Everything on these vessels is "fly by wire" these days. There were 2 Harbor Masters on board the Dali when the accident occurred. I would think it would also be escorted by Tug boats.
He feels there could be something sinister involved. Baltimore is one of his ports and shipping is going to be crippled for a good while until things can be put back together. Godspeed to those involved.