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AI is placing maritime industry at greater risk of cyber-attack

Smartmaritimenetwork • March 2, 2026

Panagiotis Anastasiou, Cyber Security Strategy Leader with Bureau Veritas Marine & Offshore, said that because attacks are becoming more sophisticated ...

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AI Increases Cyber Risk in Maritime Sector The maritime industry is facing heightened cyber risks due to the increasing use of AI in cyber attacks. A report indicates that 83% of phishing emails now utilize AI to effectively target multi-national crews in their native languages. Experts warn that these attacks are becoming more sophisticated, posing significant challenges for cybersecurity in the sector. 6 sources 34

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