This is just in on 'The Australian' online website on Saturday 11 November 2023:

(while we have no evidence, one hopes that the CFMMEU i.e. old MUA is not behind this attack on QUB's biggest ports competitor. I hope it focuses QUB's mind further re online security. Media occasionally have asserted one of the biggest problems is employees mistakenly clicking on emails or other entry points that contain malicious software. But I am far from a technology expert):

DP World cyber incident shuts down Australian ports

The port operations of DP World are seen at Port Botany, in Sydney. Picture: AAP

• By perry williams

  Business Editor

  
  
• 10:38AM November 11, 2023

"Four major Australian ports have been shut down after a cybersecurity incident struck the nation’s biggest ports operator, DP World.

The logistics giant, owned by UAE company DP World, made the decision to close its Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane and Fremantle ports after it “detected and began responding to” a cyber incident on Friday.

DP World has launched an investigation and has restricted landside access to the major ports.

“Our teams are working diligently to contain the situation and determine the impact on our systems and data,” DP World said in a statement.

“To safeguard our employees, customers, and our networks, we have restricted landside access to our Australian port operations while we continue our investigation.”

“This is part of a comprehensive response which includes engaging with cybersecurity experts, actively investigating the incident and notifying the relevant authorities.”

The stevedoring company said it was aware of the importance of the situation.

“We fully appreciate the importance of this matter, and assure our employees, customers, partners and other stakeholders that their security and privacy are our top priorities. Our goal is to be transparent while ensuring the accuracy of any information we share.”

The Maritime Union has been locked in induatrial action with DP World in the last few months with a recent resolution calling for the ports operator to return to good faith bargaining and abandon attacks on workers in Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne and Fremantle.."