Officials at the Barbados Port Inc. (BPI) have revealed that hackers have repeatedly targeted the country’s main seaport.
Manager of the Digital Innovation and Development Department, Rommel Edwards, disclosed that BPI has been the target of several cyberattack attempts in recent years as criminals increasingly set their sights on critical infrastructure.
“Ports are attractive cyber targets,” Edwards warned during the recent webinar Maritime Cybersecurity: Protection Against Digital Threats. “We’ve had several attempts, especially since we’ve transitioned into a digital era.”
His comments highlighted the escalating cybersecurity risks facing the Port of Bridgetown, which handles more than 90 per cent of the island’s imports and serves as a critical gateway for commerce, customs operations and supply chains. A successful cyberattack could disrupt cargo movement, compromise sensitive information and affect the flow of goods into Barbados.
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