Gozo Channel Hit by Cyber Attack, Internal IT Systems Disrupted The Gozo Channel Company, which operates ferry services between Malta and Gozo, confirmed a cyber attack on its systems earlier this week. The incident, detected on Tuesday, targeted certain administrative IT systems but was swiftly contained without impacting ferry operations. In a statement, the company reassured the public that all vessels continued to run according to schedule, with no disruptions to passenger or cargo services. Technical teams are actively working to restore affected systems, while cybersecurity forensic experts have been engaged to investigate the breach and support recovery efforts. The company credited its IT infrastructure and contingency measures for limiting the attack’s scope, ensuring critical operations remained unaffected. Further details about the nature of the attack or its origin have not been disclosed. The incident highlights the growing cyber threats faced by transport and logistics sectors, even as operational resilience measures help mitigate disruptions.