Port of LA Fended Off 120 Million Cyberattacks in August

Executive Summary

The Port of Los Angeles reportedly blocked more than 120 million cyberattacks in August, according to Bloomberg News. The attacks targeted the U.S.’s busiest container hub amid shifting tariff policies, highlighting ongoing operational threats. Port executive Gene Seroka confirmed the defensive measures.


Intelligence Metadata - Source Publisher: DataBreaches.net - Published Date: 2026-09-17T15:48:11+00:00 - Category: threat-intel

Original Description: PYMNTS reports: The Port of Los Angeles reportedly blocked more than 120 million cyberattacks during August. That’s according to a report Thursday (Sept. 17) by Bloomberg News, which notes that these attacks on America’s busiest container hub for global trade represent an ongoing operational threat amid shifting tariff policies. Gene Seroka, the port’s executive director, told the news... Source

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