The Port of Tyne has confirmed it has been a victim of a distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) cyber-attack.
Port of Tyne website hit by cyber attack – BBC News
Your takeaway
This type of attack is mainly targeted to disrupt the operation of an organisation’s online services – denying access to legitimate users. Rarely does it result in any stolen or compromised data – organisations usually lose money. If your web site and online presence is vital to your operations, then your incident response plan should reflect that.
Clive Catton MSc (Cyber Security) – by-line and other articles
