Seafarer arrested after remote-control malware found on MSC ferry

Tradewindsnews • December 18, 2025

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Malware was detected on the Fantastic in France, operated by GNV, MSC's Italian subsidiary. Photo: GNV. Gary Dixon. TradeWinds correspondent; London.

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Seafarer Arrested After Malware Found on MSC Ferry A seafarer was arrested after remote-control malware was detected on the MSC ferry Fantastic in France. The vessel, operated by GNV, MSC's Italian subsidiary, is under investigation for potential overseas interference in its operations. 2 sources 36

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