SecureList

NOVEMBER 29, 2024

The malware utilizes cloud resources for its C2 (command and control) servers, which it accesses via APIs using authentication tokens. Interestingly, Twelve shares infrastructure, utilities and TTPs (Tactics, Techniques and Procedures) with the DARKSTAR ransomware group (formerly known as Shadow or COMET).

Energy and Utilities 106

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SecureList

DECEMBER 16, 2021

of all computers attacked by the PseudoManuscrypt malware are part of industrial control systems (ICS) used by organizations in various industries, including Engineering, Building Automation, Energy, Manufacturing, Construction, Utilities, and Water Management. According to our telemetry, at least 7.2%

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Security Affairs

AUGUST 27, 2024

Exploitation requires successful authentication by a user with the necessary privileges. The web shell’s primary purpose is to intercept and harvest credentials which would enable access into downstream customers’ networks as an authenticated user. ” reads the advisory published by Versa Networks. . victims and one non-U.S.

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Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

. “As early as 2022, APT28 actors had utilized compromised EdgeRouters to facilitate covert cyber operations against governments, militaries, and organizations around the world.” Attackers replaced binaries on compromised EdgeRouters with trojanized OpenSSH server binaries allowing remote attackers to bypass authentication.

Energy and Utilities 134

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SecureWorld News

AUGUST 21, 2020

Here's what Blindingcan has accomplished so far: "A threat group with a nexus to North Korea targeted government contractors early this year to gather intelligence surrounding key military and energy technologies. If these services are required, use strong passwords or Active Directory authentication.

Energy and Utilities 98

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eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

To this end, some impressive technology has been created to combat the technological side of the issue, to keep hackers and similar bad actors from accessing data and account privileges they shouldn’t. However, the technological side of cybersecurity is no longer the weakest link in a company’s proverbial chain. Individuals.

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eSecurity Planet

JULY 28, 2021

Whether perceived or real, a lack of understanding about blockchain technology has slowed the adoption of advanced distributed database technology in the past decade. We’ll look at what blockchain technology is, how its development relates to cybersecurity, and the state of blockchain-based security solutions.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

Most of our current online privacy protocols utilize cryptography to maintain privacy and data integrity. Quantum computing focuses on developing computer technology based on principles that describe how particles and energy react at the atomic and subatomic levels. What is quantum computing? How to protect yourself.

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Duo's Security Blog

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

Back in November, 2019, Duo achieved a key milestone with its FedRAMP Authorization as a Cloud Service Provider (CSP), and launched its federal products that are FedRAMP Moderate with the sponsorship from the Department of Energy (DOE). Duo also supports AAL3 authenticators such as FIPS YubiKey from Yubico.

Energy and Utilities 64

Energy and Utilities Authentication Mobile Technology 64

Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

JULY 21, 2022

The threat of attacks against Critical National Infrastructure (CNI) – energy, utilities, telecommunications, and transportation – is now front of mind for many. Despite these challenges, only half of leaders (51%) currently have security precautions like Multi-Factor Authentication in place, to combat against these human challenges.

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Digital Shadows

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

But in the flood of AI technologies, it’s difficult to know which tools deliver on their promises and which ones are just hype. Committees should also ask how the model authenticates user permissions—is it using an administrative account or acting on behalf of the user?

Energy and Utilities 59

Energy and Utilities Marketing Manufacturing Engineering 59

CyberSecurity Insiders

SEPTEMBER 21, 2021

Modern-day industrial and critical infrastructure organizations rely heavily on the operational technology (OT) environment to produce their goods and services. However, deploying the right technologies can harness all the benefits of a converged operation without increasing the security exposure profile of the organization.

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SecureWorld News

MARCH 23, 2021

electrical grid provides the country the power to enjoy all the luxuries of modern life and technology. It says the increased vulnerability is partly due to the introduction and reliance on monitoring and control technologies. The reliability of the grid has become a topic of greater national interest.

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Energy and Utilities Risk Internet Internet 65

Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

FEBRUARY 16, 2021

Digital technology and connected IoT devices have proliferated across industries and into our daily lives. Electric grid utilities are deploying smart meters to better correspond to consumers energy demands while lowering costs. Critical Success Factors to Widespread Deployment of IoT. Tue, 02/16/2021 - 16:33.

IoT 96

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Webroot

MARCH 4, 2024

promise users “realistic yet fantasy-fueled relationships” using advanced artificial intelligence technology to create the ideal AI girl/boyfriend according to the user’s preferences. Energy efficiency Smart grids balance energy supply and demand, minimizing wastage. Renewable energy sources integrate seamlessly into the grid.

Energy and Utilities 119

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eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021

5G technology will improve some IoT use cases, thereby adding to the proliferation of IoT devices – a phenomena individuals and organizations aren’t prepared to fully defend in the immediate future. Untrusted proprietary technologies that fail to meet these standards pose lingering threats to their clients and inefficiencies.

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SecureWorld News

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

I can definitively state it was written by me, utilizing my brain, various notepads, mind-maps, voice notes, text files, rich text files, other language models, and LinkedIn 's editing tools for formatting as well. BottoDAO operates on blockchain technology, using smart contracts to ensure transparency and decentralization.

Government 118

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Security Boulevard

MARCH 22, 2022

With the increase of supply chain attacks on everything from logging software like Log4J to takeovers of important JavaScript packages to compromises of network utility tools like SolarWinds, more and more organizations are recognizing the need to adopt a Zero Trust mindset. Photo by Morgane Perraud on Unsplash.

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eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

Technology reviews can be a temptingly easy way to gain insight into the often impenetrable world of enterprise cybersecurity products, but you need to know how to use them. To help, we’ll cover the pros, built-in biases, and suitability of each type of technology review and how to use each review type as a buyer.

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SecureList

NOVEMBER 23, 2021

For instance, we see a new trend emerging in the criminal ecosystem of spyware-based authentication data theft, with each individual attack being directed at a very small number of targets (from single digits to several dozen). Individual attacks as part of cybercriminal campaigns are already targeting ever fewer victims.

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Security Boulevard

APRIL 22, 2025

CVE-2024-20353, CVE-2024-20359: Frequently Asked Questions About ArcaneDoor CVE-2023-6548 Citrix NetScaler ADC and Gateway Authenticated Remote Code Execution (RCE) Vulnerability 8.8 CVE-2024-47575 FortiManager Missing Authentication in fgfmsd Vulnerability (FortiJump) 9.8

Energy and Utilities 59

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SecureList

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

In general, we’ve observed hacktivists in the Russo-Ukrainian conflict become more skilled and more focused on attacking large organizations such as government, manufacturing and energy entities. However, one especially notable supply chain attack in 2024 was the XZ Utils backdoor, which we covered in a three-part blog post.

IoT 119

IoT Energy and Utilities Phishing Cryptocurrency 119

Spinone

SEPTEMBER 3, 2018

Is blockchain technology the new path that the legal industry should take to sustain in the digital age? Let us consider the most significant implications of decentralized technologies to the legal industry. Blockchain is one of the most promising new technologies to emerge from the past decade.

Technology 40

Technology Energy and Utilities Authentication Cyber Attacks 40

CyberSecurity Insiders

JANUARY 25, 2022

Focuses on common edge use cases in six vertical industries – healthcare, retail, finance, manufacturing, energy, and U.S. 40% energy and utilities are in the mature stage. In our 2021 report, 58% of respondents told us they were adopting 5G and edge technologies to remain competitive. Password authentication.

Cybersecurity 52

Cybersecurity Energy and Utilities Architecture Retail 52

Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

JANUARY 13, 2021

Data Encryption Shields the Energy Sector Against Emerging Threats. The energy sector is part of the critical national infrastructure (CNI), and delivers services that are essential for modern life. Energy services companies are a lucrative target for adversaries. Wed, 01/13/2021 - 09:42. Cybersecurity challenges. A recent U.S.

Encryption 102

Encryption Energy and Utilities Firewall Marketing 102

Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

OCTOBER 23, 2023

However, simple actions like adopting multi-factor authentication (MFA) or encrypting sensitive data everywhere should be exercised throughout the year and not just during that month. The threat of attacks against Critical National Infrastructure (CNI) – energy, utilities, telecommunications, and transportation – is a top priority.

Energy and Utilities 78

Energy and Utilities Cybersecurity Ransomware Technology 78

SC Magazine

MAY 13, 2021

Technological obsolescence. As cybercriminals seek opportunities for extortion, our reliance on emerging technology makes our critical infrastructure highly vulnerable based on its enormous attack surface area. Many ICS environments operate with obsolete technology that’s patched infrequently if at all.

Energy and Utilities 64

Energy and Utilities Ransomware Cyber Insurance Risk 64

CyberSecurity Insiders

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

If energy, dollars and effort to apply Zero Trust is entirely focused on the infrastructure and OS components of cloud, data center or hybrid deployment patterns the bad actors will simply move their efforts to the attack surface that isn’t conditioned to Zero Trust. The Proper Authentication of Digital Assets.

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Cybersecurity Architecture Energy and Utilities Encryption 97

Security Boulevard

FEBRUARY 11, 2021

Because back in July 2020, the NSA and CISA warned of the perfect storm facing critical operations reliant upon operational technology (otherwise known as OT). So what actually stopped this attack in its tracks and helped avoid a potentially deadly event? An individual that happened to be staring at a screen. Yes, that’s it.

Energy and Utilities 52

Energy and Utilities CISO Penetration Testing Risk 52

Google Security

NOVEMBER 2, 2022

For example, the current baseline security requirements do not cover things like the strength of a biometric authenticator (important for phones and a growing range of consumer digital products) nor do they provide a standardized method for comparing the relative strength of security update policies (e.g.

IoT 77

IoT Retail Marketing Manufacturing 77

SecureWorld News

JUNE 25, 2024

Department of Energy's Office of Cybersecurity, Energy Security, and Emergency Response (CESER) has taken a significant step forward in bolstering the cybersecurity of America's energy sector. The G7 will work to establish a collective cybersecurity framework for operational technologies for both manufacturers and operators."

Energy and Utilities 119

Energy and Utilities Manufacturing Risk Insurance 119

eSecurity Planet

DECEMBER 19, 2023

AI Use Danger As with any emerging technology, many organizations should expect errors and growing pains as teams learn the nuances of applying the technology. Some attacks will be aided by technology, while others will be more strategic in nature as companies strengthen cyberdefense against older attacks.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

NOVEMBER 30, 2021

Treasury, Commerce, State, Energy, and Homeland Security departments, government agencies and the presidential administration were forced to rapidly evaluate what exactly went wrong — and how to right the sails. Executive Order Lays Out Key Technologies. Are the SolarWinds Hackers Back? As of initial reports on Oct.

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Jane Frankland

JANUARY 12, 2025

Cybersecurity is on the brink of significant transformation as we approach 2025, grappling with escalating complexities driven by advancements in technology, increasing geopolitical tensions, and the rapid adoption of AI and IoT. Ethics The ethical challenges posed by advancing AI technologies will demand urgent attention in 2025.

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The Last Watchdog

DECEMBER 15, 2024

A conservative approach focusing on proven solutions over untested technologies is key to mitigating these evolving threats Ventura Jeremy Ventura , Field CISO, Myriad360 Cybersecurity incidents in 2024 highlighted the rising threat of third-party supply chain attacks, emphasizing the need for vendor visibility and risk assessments.

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SC Magazine

APRIL 20, 2021

The Biden administration launched what it called a “bold” 100-day sprint to improve the cybersecurity of electric utilities on Tuesday. The Biden administration launched what it called a “bold” 100-day sprint to improve the cybersecurity of electric utilities on Tuesday. Photo by Sean Gallup/Getty Images).

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