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The request for information will be used to help develop research to test the vulnerabilities of the port infrastructure.

By identifying the weaknesses, the MTS aims to mitigate and close vulnerabilities.

A concept image of someone typing on a computer. A red flashing danger sign is above the keyboard and nymbers and symbols also in glowing red surround it.

Malware attacks have become a common technique to gain leverage over targets so you can disrupt operations.

The MTS research should strengthen the position of the US ports against malicious cyber operations.

ViaThe Register

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