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CISA Cuts: What They Mean for Cyber Defense for All

SecureWorld News

Operational readiness: Reducing the workforce means fewer hands on deck to monitor, detect, and respond to cyber threats in real-time. Resource allocation: With less staffing, CISA may struggle to keep up with the increasingly complex cyber threats and vulnerabilities that target critical sectors.

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Cyber Threat warning issued to all internet connected UPS devices

CyberSecurity Insiders

United States CISA has issued a cyber threat warning to all web connected UPS devices as they were on the verge of being cyber attacked. The alert was issued on a joint note by the Department of Energy and FBI and urges all critical facilities to review the security of their power back up solutions to the core.

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RedEnergy Stealer-as-a-Ransomware employed in attacks in the wild

Security Affairs

RedEnergy is a sophisticated stealer-as-a-ransomware that was employed in attacks targeting energy utilities, oil, gas, telecom, and machinery sectors. Zscaler ThreatLabz researchers discovered a new Stealer-as-a-Ransomware named RedEnergy used in attacks against energy utilities, oil, gas, telecom, and machinery sectors.

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NIS2 Framework: Your Key To Achieving Cybersecurity Excellence

Centraleyes

The Evolving Cyber Threat Landscape The contemporary threat and regulatory landscape have pressed organizations to fortify their cyber-crisis management capabilities. In recent years, a surge in cyber-attacks targeting critical infrastructure has been observed globally.

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The Scammers’ Playbook: How Cybercriminals Get Ahold of Your Data

eSecurity Planet

Energy and utility companies have been some of the most high-profile cyber attacks in recent memory, such as the May 2021 Colonial Pipeline attack or the Delta-owned Monroe Energy attack in November 2021. Given how lucrative and necessary both sectors are to daily life, they make prime targets for ransomware.

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NIS2

Centraleyes

To enhance Europe’s resilience against existing and emerging cyber threats, the NIS2 Directive introduces new requirements and obligations for organizations in four key areas: risk management, corporate accountability, reporting obligations, and business continuity. What is NIS2?

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EPA Issues Urgent Alert for Water Utilities to Enhance Cyber Defenses

SecureWorld News

In a new Enforcement Alert , the agency is calling on water utilities to immediately enhance their digital defenses to protect public health and safety. Due to cybersecurity threats that could impact a CWS's ability to ensure the continued safety of drinking water, there is an imminent need for decisive action," the Enforcement Alert states.