Largest ferry service to Martha's Vineyard targeted by ransomware attack

The largest ferry service to the islands of Martha's Vineyard was the target of a ransomware attack Wednesday morning, the company said on social media. The cyberattack is the third notable U.S. cyber breach within the last month. 

"The Authority continues to work internally, as well as with federal, state and local authorities, to determine the extent and origin of the attack," Steamship Authority said on Twitter. "... There is no impact to the safety of vessel operations, as the issue does not affect radar or GPS functionality," the company said.  The company said it is still running scheduled trips to and from the islands, but, "Customers are currently unable to book or change vehicle reservations online or by phone. As of Wednesday afternoon, the service's official website was not working, saying only that it is currently unavailable and that the company is "working to resolve the issue as quickly as possible."