DP World Australia Resumes Operations After Major Cyberattack

Government and Company Focus on Resuming Operations, Perpetrators Yet to be Identified

DP World Australia, which manages about 40% of the country's goods, has resumed operations at its ports after a major cyberattack forced it to disconnect its systems from the internet.
The cyberattack, which is still under investigation, significantly impacted the flow of goods in and out of Australia, causing disruptions at container terminals in Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane, and Perth.
The company expects to move about 5,000 containers out of the four terminals on Monday, which represents just under 17% of the company’s overall affected load.
The Australian government has not yet identified the perpetrators of the cyberattack, and the focus currently remains on helping the company resume its operations.
The incident comes as Australia has seen a rise in cyberattacks since late 2022, prompting the government to overhaul its cybersecurity laws and set up an agency to coordinate responses to intrusions.