A few weeks ago, we reported on a coordinated cyberattack campaign focused on water facilities in the state of Minnesota, and it now appears these attacks are still ongoing. In recent days, U.S media has reported a series of new cyberattacks targeting various facilities, including three ports in the state of North Carolina which play a crucial role in the transportation and distribution of goods in the southeastern United States.

According to reports, the North Carolina Port Authority has confirmed that the cyberattacks occurred, disrupting its IT systems and impacting port operations. It was also announced that operations at the ports of Wilmington, Morehead City and the Charlotte Inland, were disrupted.

It might be interesting to note that these three facilities make up the Port of Wilmington, comprising two main ports and an inland terminal. Following the attacks, the North Carolina Port Authority announced on its website that operations at the ports have resumed, but may experience delays.

So far, no information has been released regarding the attackers of this campaign, the method of infiltration, or the extent of the damage and investigations are ongoing. This recent event highlights the vulnerability of the U.S critical infrastructure and reveals the country’s inability to effectively defend against this type of cyberattack.