No Ransom Paid In MV's Steamship Authority Cyberattack

MARTHA'S VINEYARD, MA — After falling victim to a cyber attack in early June, the Steamship Authority says it did not pay the ransom requested.

According to a tweet, the Steamship Authority's General Manager Bob Davis confirmed that no ransom was paid, but declined to offer any other information on the incident.

While the actual ships are still running safely, passengers are unable to book or make changes online or by phone.

Ferry services continue to be impacted by the attack, and even after launching a new website, the Steamship Authority's main booking system is still down.

In a tweet released Friday, credit card use is now available at terminals and parking lots, but the Steamship Authority is still recommending the use of cash to play it safe.

The Steamship Authority says it has waived rescheduling and cancellation fees and will continue to honor existing trips that were made prior to the attack at the terminals.