DP World cyber-attack

Photo: DP World

Late Friday 10 November, Australia’s largest port operator, DP World, suffered a serious cyber-attack. To minimise the impact of the attack, it shut down its connection to the internet, causing considerable disruption to port operations. It is gradually restoring operations, but could suffer additional pain due to industrial action.

“Even if DP World recovers from the cyberattack to full operations shortly, GuardianAustralia understands customers remain frustrated at the prospect of delays due to protected industrial action from dock workers in coming days.”