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Cyberattack on North Carolina Ports ‘contained’ as Coast Guard, state officials investigate
August 6, 2026 · The Record · Severity: MEDIUM
North Carolina Ports is recovering from a cyberattack that forced a switch to manual processing after its IT system was hacked by an outside actor or group. The attack is contained, and the Coast Guard along with state officials are investigating the incident.
Key Takeaways
- North Carolina Ports switched to manual operations after an IT system hack.
- The cyberattack is contained, with Coast Guard and state officials investigating.
- Recovery efforts are underway following the outside actor or group intrusion.