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DNV confirms cyber-attack on ShipManager

2023-01-10T11:56:00+00:00

DNV has shut down access to the IT servers hosting its ShipManager service in response to a cyber-attack on the evening of Saturday 7 January.

Users of DNV’s ShipManager software can continue to access its onboard, offline functionalities. The classification society added in a statement that “there are no indications that any other software or data by DNV is affected”.  

DNV has suspended online access to its ShipManager service after a cyber-attack on 7 January 2023.

Source: DNV

DNV has suspended online access to its ShipManager service after a cyber-attack on 7 January 2023.

DNV experts are working closely with global IT security partners to investigate the incident and to put in place a technical recovery plan and will ensure operations are online as soon as possible.  

DNV also informed affected customers of a 24/7 support hotline.

DNV is in dialogue with the Norwegian police about the incident.