DP World disconnected internet on Friday after detecting a cyber security breach. DP World Australia manages about 40% of Australia's freight trade. Ports operator DP World Australia said on Monday operations had resumed at all its facilities after a cyber security incident. The cyber security breach had forced the company to suspend operations for three days. What was the security breach? DP World first disconnected internet on Friday after detecting the breach, which significantly impacted the flow of goods coming in and out of Australia over the weekend. The firm's advisor on its response to the cyberattack, Alastair MacGibon, said that data had been taken by "someone malicious or unauthorized." The company is part of Dubai's state-owned DP World. DP World Australia manages about 40% of Australia's freight trade. The suspension affected its container terminals in the state capitals of Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane and the port city of Fremantle in Western Australia. "Operations resumed at the company's ports across Australia at 9 a.m. today (2200 GMT, Sunday) ... following successful tests of key systems overnight," the company said in a statement. DP World expects to move about 5,000 containers from the four Australian terminals on Monday. However, it said that ongoing investigation to protect its networks could still result in temporary disruptions in the coming days. "This is a part of an investigation process and resuming normal logistical operations at this scale," the company said. Hackers threaten critical infrastructure Australia works on cyber defenses Australia has seen a rise in hacking incidents since late last year. In February, the Australian government changed regulations and set up an agency to manage the response to cyber attacks. "[The DP World breach] does show how vulnerable we have been in this country to cyber incidents and how much better we need to work together to make sure we keep our citizens safe," Cyber Security Minister Clare O'Neil told the public ABC radio station. Also on Monday, the government announced details of a proposed cyber security law that would force companies to report all ransomware incidents.

Bangladesh Meteorological Department said, the maritime ports of Chattogram, Cox’s Bazar, Mongla and Payra have been advised to hoist local cautionary signal number 3 as the cyclonic storm ‘Hamoon’ weakened into a deep depression. All fishing boats and trawlers and Launch service on all routes has resumed from the morning on Wednesday (October 25),  Bangladesh Inland Water Transport Authority (BIWTA) Chairman Commodore Arif Ahmed Mostafa confirmed the information. However, the cyclonic storm ‘Hamoon’ over northeast Bay and adjoining area moved northwestward and crossed the coast at 1 am today, weakening into a land deep depression near Satkania in Chattogram, said a latest bulletin of the Met office.

Maritime ports have been advised to be hoisted signal number three as the depression over West central Bay and adjoining area intensified into deep depression. Chattogram, Cox's Bazar, Mongla and Payra are included to this signal. According to a Met office bulletin, "Chattogram, Cox's bazar, Mongla and Payra maritime ports are advised to hoist local cautionary signal number three as the depression over west central Bay and adjoining area intensified into a deep depression and now lies over the same area." All fishing boats and trawlers over North Bay and deep sea have been advised to remain close to the coast, so that they can take shelter within very short notice.

Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) has issued an alert at all ports -- land, air and sea -- for combating the spread of monkeypox in the country.  The health alert was issued in a circular yesterday, signed by Prof Nazmul Islam, Director (Disease Control) at the Directorate General of Health Services. "Surveillance and health screening for passengers arriving from countries with monkeypox cases must be strengthened at all international airports, sea ports land ports," the circular added.  According to the BBC, more than 80 cases of monkeypox have been confirmed in at least 12 countries. The World Health Organization has said another 50 suspected cases are being investigated - without naming any countries - and warned that more cases are likely to be reported. Infections have been confirmed in nine European countries, as well as the USA, Canada and Australia. Monkeypox is most common in remote parts of Central and West Africa. It is a rare viral infection which is usually mild and from which most people recover in a few weeks, according to the UK's National Health Service. The virus does not spread easily between people and the risk to the wider public is said to be very low. There is no specific vaccine for monkeypox, but a smallpox jab offers 85% protection since the two viruses are quite similar. Source: BSS AH

India is considering allowing traders to ship out some of their wheat sitting at ports after a sudden ban on exports of the grain prevented dealers from loading cargoes, trade and government sources said on Thursday. New Delhi banned wheat exports on Saturday, as an intense heat wave hit output and domestic prices hit a record high. The sudden ban on wheat exports trapped about 1.8 million tonnes of the grain at ports, potentially forcing traders to take heavy losses. On Tuesday, the government allowed grain awaiting customs clearance to be shipped out. But traders are pressuring the government to further relax its ban. The administration of Prime Minister Narendra Modi is looking into the demands of wheat traders, government sources familiar with the matter told Reuters. "We will verify the merit of the demand and no genuine trader will be harassed," said one of the sources who did not wish to be identified in line with official rules. The government could ask for export data for the past few months to ascertain that they are bona fide dealers. The government is aware that many genuine exporters are stuck because of the sudden ban, said a New Delhi-based dealer with a global trading firm. "The government is trying to give concessions in a way that genuine exporters are protected," said the dealer who declined to be named in line with his company's policy. The sudden ban has halted trading in many wholesale grain markets. Domestic wheat prices have dropped more than 4%. Along with traders, transporters are also getting impatient, with their trucks waiting at ports to unload wheat. "Piecemeal relaxations are not going to help and the government needs to resolve the issue in the next few days to avoid a chain of (payment) defaults," said the New Delhi-based dealer. Source: The Economic Times

The Maritime ports of Chattogram, Cox's Bazar, Mongla and Payra have been advised to hoist local cautionary signal three as a low pressure area has formed over North Bay and adjoining area. Under its influence and strong monsoon over the North Bay, squally weather may affect the maritime ports, North Bay and adjoining coastal areas of Bangladesh, said a met office special bulletin on Tuesday. All fishing boats and trawlers over the North Bay have been advised to remain close to the coast and proceed with caution until further notice. Source: UNB AH

Maritime ports of Mongla, Payra, Chattogram, Cox’s Bazar  have been advised to lower local cautionary signal number to three  as cyclone Amphan has weakened into a land depression, said a Met office bulletin.   Cyclone Amphan, over Jhenaidah district and adjoining area, moved northwards and now lies over Rajshahi-Pabna region and adjoining area at 06 am on Thursday as a land deep depression, it said.   It is likely to move in a north-northeasterly direction further and weaken gradually by giving precipitation. Under its influence, steep pressure gradient persists over North Bay and; adjoining coastal areas of Bangladesh and sea will remain rough.   Four deaths were reported from three districts after cyclone ‘Amphan’ battered the coastal region with wind speed of 160-180 kph at its centre on Wednesday evening. Storm surge warning:   Under the influence of steep pressure gradient and the new moon areas of the coastal districts of Satkhira, Khulna,  Bagerhat, Jhalakati, Pirojpur, Barguna, Patuakhali, Bhola,  Barishal, Laxmipur, Chandpur, Noakhali, Feni, Chattogram and their offshore islands and chars are likely to be inundated by the surge height of 04-06 feet above normal astronomical tide. Wind warning:   The coastal districts of Satkhira, Khulna, Bagerhat, Jhalakati, Pirojpur, Barguna, Patuakhali, Bhola and Barishal, Laxmipur,  Chandpur, Noakhali, Feni, Chattogram and their offshore islands and chars are likely to experience wind speed of 40-50 kph with heavy falls today (Thursday).    All fishing boats and trawlers over North Bay and deep sea have been advised to remain in shelter till further notice. Source: UNB AH

Maritime ports of Chattogram, Cox’s Bazar, Mongla and Payra have been advised to hoist local warning signal number 4 as cyclonic storm ‘Amphan’ approaches. ‘Amphan’ moved northwestwards over the southeast Bay and adjoining southwest bay, Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) said in a special weather bulletin issued on Sunday morning. At 6am, it was centered about 1,345 kilometers south-southwest of Chattogram Port, 1,280km south-southwest of Cox’s Bazar Port, 1,275km south-southwest of Mongla Port and 1,255km south-southwest of Payra Port. “It is likely to intensify further and move in a northwest direction,” the Met Office said. The maximum wind speed within 54km of the cyclone centre was about 62km per hour, rising to 88kph. Sea will remain very rough near the cyclone centre, the bulletin said. Fishing boats and trawlers over the north Bay and deep sea have been advised to come close to the coast and proceed with caution until further notice. “They are also advised not to venture into the deep sea,” the Met Office said. Source: UNB AH

The maritime ports of Chattogram, Cox’s Bazar, Mongla and Payra were advised to hoist distant cautionary signal number one on Saturday after a depression formed over the Southeast Bay and adjoining Andaman Sea. In a special weather bulletin, the Met Office said the depression is likely to intensify and move in a Northwesterly direction. At 6 am today it was about 1340 km South-Southwest of Chattogram port, 1265 km South-Southwest of Cox's Bazar port, 1310 km South of Mongla port and 1270 km South of Payra port, according to a met office special bulletin no-4. The Sea will remain moderate near the depression centre. All fishing boats and trawlers over the North Bay and deep sea have been advised not to venture into the deep sea until further notice. Source: UNB AH

Maritime ports of Chattogram, Cox’s Bazar, Mongla and Payra have been advised to lower distant warning signal number two but instead hoist local cautionary signal number three.  The cyclonic storm “Bulbul” over the east-central bay and adjoining area moved slightly north-northwestwards over the same area at 12pm on Thursday.  It was centered about 865 km south-southwest of Chattogram port, 795 km south- southwest of Cox’s bazar port, 830 km south of Mongla port and 790 km south of Payra port, the Met office said in a special weather bulletin. It is likely to intensify further and move in a north-northwesterly direction. Under the peripheral influence of “bulbul”, gusty/squally weather may affect the maritime ports, north bay and coastal areas of Bangladesh . The maximum sustained wind speed within 54 kms of the cyclone centre is about 62 kph rising to 88 kph in gusts or squalls. The sea will remain very rough near the cyclone centre, the Met Office added.  All fishing boats and trawlers over North Bay and deep sea have been advised to remain very close to the coast and proceed with caution so that they can take shelter within a short notice. They have also been advised not to venture into the deep sea.  Source: UNB AH