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Japan’s Port of Nagoya resumed operations on July 6 after a ransomware attack on July 4. The cyberattack prevented trucks from loading and unloading vehicle components for two days. According to Kyodo News, a Nagoya port association said it restored operations and recovered data manually without paying a ransom.
The tech-savvy Land of the Rising Sun is not the only country that relies on technology for important infrastructure. Nowadays, most of us rely on computer systems to facilitate global trade, which are susceptible to cyberattacks. As a result, such incidents affect everyone by delaying your online deliveries and suspending company supplies.
These attacks will become more common as technology advances, so you should learn how they work. Start by reading this article regarding this major cyberattack on Japan’s largest international shipping port. Next, I will explain how people and companies could adapt to such issues.
The Port of Nagoya’s official website says it opened on November 10, 1907. It is an integrated international port that handles various cargo, such as general, container, bulk, and others.
It is the largest port in Japan in terms of total cargo throughput, which reached 177.79 million tons in 2021. Consequently, the world noticed when it experienced a major cyberattack.
Japan Times said the system failed around 6:30 AM on July 4 when an employee couldn’t start a computer.
