NC Ports Hit by Major Cyberattack | Winston–Salem News

North Carolina Ports suffered a major cyberattack on August 4, crippling IT systems across all three key locations—Wilmington, Morehead City, and Charlotte—and forcing shipping delays. Signs at port gates warned of “system issues,” revealing the scale of disruption. An external group breached their network, but the port’s cybersecurity team responded swiftly, enlisting federal agencies including DOT, DIT, and the Coast Guard to contain the damage. While the breach is now under control, full recovery remains underway—a sobering reminder of how critical infrastructure is increasingly vulnerable in our digital world. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/e0ab1190afadecc0