Spinone

MARCH 10, 2019

There are constantly new headlines, blog posts, statistics, and other information pointing to the fact that security breaches, malware, ransomware, data leak events, phishing and other security concerns are not going away. Data is driving business for most organizations who utilize technology to carry out normal business operations.

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Ransomware Backups Energy and Utilities Encryption 53

Malwarebytes

JUNE 16, 2023

Whether this means that customers of the popular file transfer utility MOVEit Transfer can ask for their money back remains to be seen, but we do hope it signals the end of the game. Reportedly , two US Department of Energy (DOE) entities were also compromised. How to avoid ransomware Block common forms of entry.

Energy and Utilities 85

Energy and Utilities Ransomware Government Backups 85

eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

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.

Social Engineering 121

Social Engineering Energy and Utilities Phishing Internet 121

SecureWorld News

APRIL 25, 2024

Due to the attack, thousands of street lamps remained illuminated throughout the day, wasting significant energy and money. Non-essential operations were temporarily suspended as emergency response teams worked around the clock to understand the malware, prevent further damage, and initiate backups and recovery procedures where possible.

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Cyber Attacks Energy and Utilities Cyber Risk Risk 92

SecureList

JANUARY 31, 2024

Ransomware Ransomware will remain the No. In 2023, ransomware attacks consolidated their hold on the top of the ranking of information security threats to industrial enterprises. The ransomware market is heading for a peak, which may be followed by a decline or stagnation. 1 scourge of industrial enterprises in 2024.

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Ransomware Energy and Utilities Marketing Backups 109

SecureList

DECEMBER 1, 2023

The incident occurred in the third and fourth week of March, as part of a small wave of attacks involving both DroxiDat and Cobalt Strike beacons around the world; and we believe this incident may have been the initial stage of a ransomware attack. Leaked Lockbit 3 builder Lockbit is one of the most prevalent ransomware strains.

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Malware Ransomware Encryption Energy and Utilities 137

Spinone

JANUARY 8, 2019

For decades, the traditional server backup has been protecting on-premises files, folders, and business applications for SMBs. Ransomware Protection of SaaS Data A huge concern in the realm of cybersecurity today is Ransomware. Ransomware is equally as dangerous when it comes to public cloud storage.

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Data privacy Backups Energy and Utilities Software 40

Security Boulevard

MARCH 31, 2021

Computer Weekly said it had learnt that FatFace paid a £1.5m ($2 million US dollar) ransom to the Conti Ransomware gang , disclosing the gang gained access to FatFace network and their IT systems via a phishing email on 10th January 2021. implement offline storage and tape-based backup. implement offline storage and tape-based backup.

Energy and Utilities 122

Energy and Utilities Ransomware Hacking Banking 122

SC Magazine

MAY 13, 2021

Let’s recap: Colonial Pipeline confirmed the ransomware attack occurred, and that it proactively took its systems offline to contain the threat. Here are some of the important takeaways from this cyberattack: The emergence of targeted ransomware. By isolating and segmenting OT, organizations can stop the lateral spread of ransomware.

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Energy and Utilities Ransomware Cyber Insurance Risk 64

SecureWorld News

MAY 22, 2024

In a new Enforcement Alert , the agency is calling on water utilities to immediately enhance their digital defenses to protect public health and safety. Simultaneously, ransomware operators attack these facilities for monetary gain, exploiting vulnerabilities to extort large sums," Graham said. "In water systems often lag behind.

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Energy and Utilities Cyber threats Risk Cybersecurity 113

ForAllSecure

APRIL 26, 2022

This is ransomware, starting with a phishing attack. It's individual pieces of it that fall apart and become a nightmare for that company or that utility or whatever. Brian Bangham: Judy, the FBI said a group known as Dark Side is responsible for this cyber attack, which used what is known as ransomware. Van Norman: Absolutely.

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Hacking Energy and Utilities Manufacturing Firmware 52