Fantastic ferry hit by cyberattack
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The Fantastic ferry suffered a malware infection aboard ship systems while docked at Sète, creating a potential remote-control risk for the vessel. The infection was discovered by Grandi Navi Veloci (GNV) and reported to Italian authorities and France's DGSI. Officials said the malware was neutralized without consequences, but the case remains a serious maritime cyber incident.
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French authorities arrest Latvian crew member in Fantastic ferry malware case
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First: 18.12.2025 15:47
Last: 18.12.2025 15:47
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French authorities arrested two crew members of an Italian passenger ferry suspected of infecting the ship with malware that could have enabled them to remotely control the vessel.
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French authorities **arrested** a **Latvian crew member** over alleged **malware** on the **Fantastic** ferry, widening a cybercrime probe into possible **foreign power interferen...
French authorities arrest Latvian crew member in Fantastic ferry malware case
Law EnforcementHow related: French authorities arrested two crew members of an Italian passenger ferry suspected of infecting the ship with malware that could have enabled them to remotely control the vessel.
About this happening: French authorities **arrested** a **Latvian crew member** over alleged **malware** on the **Fantastic** ferry, widening a cybercrime probe into possible **foreign power interferen...
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18.12.2025 15:47 2 articles · 5mo ago
GNV discovers malware aboard Fantastic ferry
Initial DisclosureGrandi Navi Veloci discovered suspicious software on the Fantastic ferry while the ship was docked at the Mediterranean port of Sète, then alerted Italian authorities and France's DGSI after investigators said the ferry's computer systems had been infected with malware that could have enabled remote control of the vessel. GNV later said the malware was neutralized without consequences, while the Paris prosecutor's office said the investigation continued in close cooperation with Italian authorities and involved seizure of items for examination.
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- France arrests Latvian for installing malware on Italian ferry — www.bleepingcomputer.com — 18.12.2025 15:47
- France arrests Latvian for installing malware on Italian ferry — www.bleepingcomputer.com — 18.12.2025 15:47