Maritime cyberattacks doubled in 2025, report finds

Cyberattacks targeting the global maritime industry surged 103 per cent in 2025, rising from 408 incidents in 2024 to 828 incidents last year, as threat actors moved beyond data breaches and began targeting the core operational systems of vessels, according to the 2026 Maritime Cyber Threat White Paper published in February, by CYTUR Inc.

The report, based on data collected through CYTUR-TI, the company’s maritime-specific threat intelligence platform, concludes that the rapid digitalisation of ships...