IMCASafety Flash

Cyber-security – malicious spoofing and phishing

Publisher: IMCA · International Marine Contractors Association
Type: Safety Flash
Reference: IMCA SF 33/21
Date: 2 December 2021
Themes: Security

The United States Coast Guard (USCG) has released very timely Marine Safety Information Bulletin (MSIB) 19-20 relating to malicious email spoofing incidents. The USCG notes that there are increasingly sophisticated malicious email spoofing techniques being used.

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Cyber-security – malicious spoofing and phishing

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