Publicly disclosed information for this event

The Port of Houston in Texas ranks as the world's eighth-busiest maritime facility. It manages vast quantities of cargo, notably containers, and is also involved in significant passenger movements, serving as a major hub in the maritime sector.

According to sources, the port experienced a distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attack in August 2001, leading to potential disruptions in its operations.

While the exact operational impact remains unclear, reports indicate that a U.S. citizen was subsequently convicted in relation to this cyber event.