The growing cyber threat to global shipping
The cyberattack that paralyzed several major Australian ports was a sharp reminder of what governments and experts say is a growing threat to shipping, the lifeblood of the global economy.The attack on DP World's ports -- which handle 40 percent of Australia's freight trade -- forced them offline for days and was the latest in a series of breaches at ports around the world in recent years. - Who has been targeted? -Cyberattacks have disrupted or halted operations at some of the world's busiest ports in recent years. A…