Port of Santos cyberattack and contingency plan, Digi Mart USA News (Santos, Brazil): The Santos Port Authority (APS) said on Tuesday that it suffered a cyberattack that caused slowdowns in the port’s online systems. Since confirming the virus on its network, the authority has activated a contingency plan to prevent data leaks.
During an internal investigation, the port found that the virus was already present on the APS network before a power outage recorded on Friday, the 6th, according to CNN Brasil. The authority said the malicious program was activated after the electricity interruption, but it is not yet known when it entered the systems.
According to the authority, services are being restored gradually with the support of backups. The port is working to recover its platforms and ensure service continuity.
The contingency plan provides alternative procedures for activities that depend on digital systems and may cause longer delays in administrative processes.
The APS maintains that these delays do not affect port operations. Shipping agents, importers and port terminals operating at the port told CNN Brasil they have not reported operational impacts from the instability.
DP World, which operates a private terminal on the left bank of the Port of Santos, reported only slowdowns in the integration between the portal and its systems, but said the problem had no effect on its operations.
The authority said the disruptions affected administrative services and support systems without compromising cargo and vessel handling. Port operations continue normally, and there is no risk of a shutdown of the complex.
The APS also states that no service has been discontinued.
While systems are not yet fully restored, services are being provided through alternative means and internal controls. The company said it has adopted technical, administrative and legal measures to identify the cause of the problem, reduce possible impacts and normalize services.
The investigation into the cyberattack is ongoing.
