Santos Port Authority security incident history
Hacking, data breaches and other security incidents involving Santos Port Authority, with related coverage.
Cyberattack disrupts administrative systems at Brazil’s Port of Santos
Impact: Disruptions to internal systems and the website, with delays to some tasks including scheduling and billing
The Santos Port Authority in Brazil experienced disruptions to its internal systems and website following a cyberattack that began on November 6, 2026. Some tasks were switched to manual processing, delaying scheduling and billing, but vessel and cargo operations continued. The port authority set up a crisis response team and began recovery efforts, while the Federal Police also launched an investigation. A ransom demand by the group claiming responsibility was confirmed, but there were no negotiations or payments, and unauthorized access to data remained unconfirmed.
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