BOSTON — Ferry service between mainland Massachusetts and the islands of Martha’s Vineyard and Nantucket continues to be affected by a ransomware cyberattack.
The Woods Hole, Martha’s Vineyard and Nantucket Steamship Authority first reported the attack Wednesday.
@SteamshipMA enters day three of ransomware headaches. What the authority is asking travelers to do as we near the weekend. We’re also looking at the wider issue of ransomware nationwide and recommendations from the @FBIBoston and @WhiteHouse on @boston25
— Evan White (@EvanWhiteIII) June 4, 2021
On Thursday, scheduled trips were running as normal, but there may be some delays in the ticketing process, the authority said on its Twitter account.
Passengers are also being urged to pay in cash as there is limited access to credit card systems.
The cyberattack remains under investigation by local, state and federal authorities including the FBI.
This is a developing story. Check back for updates as more information becomes available.
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