# Before the Mayday: Cyber ​​Attacks at Sea

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Published: 2026-01-06T08:29:00+00:00
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## Resource

Could Stuxnet happen again - this time at sea? In this Threat Talks episode, host Lieuwe Jan Koning sits down with Professor Stephen McCombie, global expert in maritime cybersecurity, to unpack real-world cyber attacks on critical infrastructure and why the maritime sector is dangerously exposed. From GPS spoofing and insider threats to aging ship systems and state-sponsored attacks, this conversation reveals how maritime cyber risk is no longer theoretical - it’s already disrupting global trade, safety, and geopolitics. If your organization depends on shipping, ports, or industrial OT environments, this is an episode you really shouldn’t ignore. (00:00) - – 01:15 Why Cyber Attacks at Sea Matter (01:15) - – 04:01 What Makes the Maritime Industry Uniquely Vulnerable (04:01) - – 07:15 Legacy Ships vs. Modern Ships: Where the Real Risk Lies (07:15) - – 13:17 Stuxnet and the Blueprint for Physical Cyber Attacks (13:17) - – 14:17 Today’s Biggest Maritime Cyber Threats (14:17) - – 17:04 Learning from Real Incidents: The MCAT Database (17:04) - – 23:19 Real Attacks at Sea: Insider Threats & GPS Spoofing (24:34) - – 33:11 From Awareness to Action: Solutions That Actually Help (33:11) - – 37:25 The Ship Honeynet: Detecting Attacks Before the Mayday (37:25) - – 38:24 End Key Takeaways & What Comes Next Key Topics Covered • Why maritime cybersecurity failures can cripple global supply chains • Real examples of cyber attacks on critical infrastructure, including GPS spoofing and insider threats • How legacy OT, poor segmentation, and low awareness increase maritime cyber risk • Practical lessons: intelligence-led defense, openness, exercises, and Zero Trust thinking Related ON2IT Content & Referenced Resources Threat Talk episode - Hack the Boat: https://youtu.be/Xa0TJ…

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