North Carolina Ports Authority Hit by Cyberattack, Disrupting Operations at Three Major Facilities

The North Carolina Ports Authority experienced a cyberattack on August 4, 2026, leading to significant disruptions in IT systems and slowing operations at the Port of Wilmington, Port of Morehead City, and Charlotte Inland Port. The incident caused a systems-wide outage, forcing a transition to manual gate processing and resulting in operational delays. While the breach was detected and contained on the same day, and recovery efforts are ongoing, the incident highlights the vulnerability of critical infrastructure in the logistics and transportation sector.