The Tyrex Files – July 2026 Edition
👋 Hello cybersecurity enthusiasts (and those pretending to be 😉), Welcome to the July edition of The Tyrex Files! Summer is here, the beaches are calling… and apparently, so are the attackers — who decided that walking into offices in person with USB drives was a perfectly reasonable thing to do in 2026. (Spoiler: it […]
Ship USB Malware: How Do Ships Get Infected Through USB?
aritime vessels rely on USB ports to transfer data to sensitive shipboard systems with intermittent network connectivity. The crew uses flash drives to upload charts and cargo data, and maintenance crews often use them to extract service logs and transfer diagnostic packages between shore offices and onboard systems. Every time a USB device that has […]
IMO 2021 and USB Security: Reducing Removable Media Risk in the Maritime Industry
Much of the operational technology (OT) at sea today was not designed for current maritime cybersecurity threats. Many systems run on software that no longer receives security patches, and replacing that equipment is rarely practical while a ship remains in service. That makes critical ship systems vulnerable to malware and zero‑day threats, among other cybersecurity […]
The TYREX Files – October 2025 Edition
Let’s dive into this month’s top cybersecurity news stories, share expert insights, and showcase some real-world examples of “USBs Gone Wild” — flashes of cybersecurity brilliance (or blunders). Let’s keep those USBs clean! Top Cybersecurity Stories/News The cybersecurity highlights of the month. 1. The Era of AI-Generated Ransomware Has Arrived Cybercriminals are now using generative […]
Maritime Cybersecurity: 7 Takeaways from TYREX’s Time at Sea Trade Cruise Global (and One Bonus, Off the Record)
At TYREX, our historical verticals are defense, energy, pharma, and transportation. And within transportation, the cruise industry holds a special place. It is probably the industry that fires us up the most. A few weeks ago, we were exhibitors at Sea Trade Cruise Global, in Miami, one of the world’s biggest gatherings for the cruise […]