South Korea Conducts Maritime Cybersecurity Drill Amid Rising Threats

• •South Korea conducted a joint cybersecurity drill on November 3, 2026.
• •The exercise simulated phishing attacks and malware infections targeting shipping companies.
• •KISA emphasized the need for cooperation and timely information sharing among maritime stakeholders.

On November 3, 2026, South Korea executed a joint maritime cybersecurity drill involving five shipping companies and various maritime authorities. The drill simulated cyberattacks, including phishing emails impersonating port authorities and malware from compromised software updates. It aimed to enhance cooperation in detecting, responding to, and recovering from cyber incidents. The Korea Internet & Security Agency (KISA) emphasized the growing cybersecurity risks due to increased connectivity between ships and shore-based systems. The exercise highlighted the importance of timely information sharing among companies to mitigate risks effectively. KISA plans to share lessons learned from the drill with participating organizations to improve their incident response capabilities. This drill comes as maritime cyber incidents pose significant risks to vessel operations and logistics services.