SecureWorld News

APRIL 25, 2024

Due to the attack, thousands of street lamps remained illuminated throughout the day, wasting significant energy and money. This is due to a technical issue connected to the recent cyber attack, when we were forced to shut down our IT systems. One of the most visible impacts was on the city's street lighting system.

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IT Security Guru

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

Can we limit the exposure of charging stations and vehicles to cyber-attacks? According to a forecast by the International Energy Agency (IEA), electric car sales are expected to reach an all-time high in 2022. million EVs in the United States utilizes less than 0.5 percent of the total energy produced in 2021.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

Division D: Energy: Title 1: Subtitle B: Cybersecurity.

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Security Affairs

AUGUST 31, 2022

Italian oil giant Eni was hit by a cyber attack, attackers compromised its computer networks, but the consequences appear to be minor. The Italian energy sector appears to be under attack, over the weekend, Italy’s energy agency Gestore dei Servizi Energetici SpA was hit by a cyber attack.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

JULY 23, 2019

From taking a shower, to brewing your coffee, and watching the news, your morning routine is fueled by the energy sector. But the energy sector also underpins our emergency and response systems, our hospitals and healthcare, our schools, our businesses, and virtually everything we do as a society. The Rising Threat.

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The Last Watchdog

MARCH 4, 2019

A common thread runs through the cyber attacks that continue to defeat the best layered defenses money can buy. Related: We’re in the midst of ‘cyber Pearl Harbor’ Peel back the layers of just about any sophisticated, multi-staged network breach and you’ll invariably find memory hacking at the core.

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Hacking Energy and Utilities System Administration Accountability 212

CyberSecurity Insiders

OCTOBER 14, 2021

But Japan-based Camera manufacturer Olympus has released a press statement that its IT staff have observed a potential cyber attack on its IT systems on October 10th,2021 and have taken measures to contain it. A third party forensic firm has been hired to investigate the matter to the core and mitigate the risks. Sounds strange!

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JUNE 11, 2021

ai DTI awards, focused on using artificial intelligence (AI) techniques and digital transformation to advance energy efficiency and lead the way to a lower-carbon, higher-efficiency economy that will ensure energy and climate security. .–( BUSINESS WIRE )–C3.ai ai Digital Transformation Institute ( C3.ai

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The Security Ledger

MAY 16, 2024

In this Spotlight Podcast, host Paul Roberts talks with Chris Walcutt, the CSO of DirectDefense about the rising cyber threats facing operational technology (OT) and how organizations that manage OT - including critical infrastructure owners can best manage increased cyber risks to OT environments. Read the whole entry. »

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Centraleyes

JANUARY 21, 2024

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. Strengthened supply chain security requirements.

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SecureWorld News

MARCH 23, 2021

The increased connectivity brought on by the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) allows for more real-time monitoring and adjustment of power, but with those benefits also comes greater risk. The GAO report notes that the distribution systems are increasingly vulnerable to cyber attacks, but the scale of potential impacts remains unclear.

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Security Boulevard

FEBRUARY 28, 2021

Npower removed its mobile app after an attack exposed " some customers' financial and personal information." The energy firm did not say how many accounts were affected by the breach, which was first reported by MoneySavingExpert.com. UK media didn't report UK gym chain Total Fitness had been hit by a ransomware attack.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

OCTOBER 28, 2022

In an example from last year, lack of risk-based adoption of cloud software and lack of controls to prevent access to ICS networks caused service disruption at a US drinking water treatment facility, where cyber-attack via poorly controlled cloud software (desktop sharing) had increased sodium hydroxide levels in drinking water [v].

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The Security Ledger

SEPTEMBER 25, 2019

. » Related Stories Spotlight Podcast: Security Automation is (and isn’t) the Future of Infosec Episode 159: Deep Fakes and Election (in)Security with ZeroFOX Spotlight Podcast: Rethinking Your Third Party Cyber Risk Strategy. If you believe the headlines, the first known disruptive cyber attack against the U.S.

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SecureWorld News

OCTOBER 26, 2023

Any industry can be affected by cybersecurity attacks, but some industries are more at risk than others. Energy and Utilities: Energy and utilities companies provide essential services to millions of people. Should that turn out to be the case, notifications will be issued as soon as possible."

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JANUARY 16, 2022

More than 1,500 organizations worldwide spanning Financial Services, Defense, Manufacturing, Energy, Aerospace, and Transportation Systems trust OPSWAT to secure their files and devices; ensure compliance with industry and government-driven policies and regulations, and protect their reputation, finances,? networking infrastructure.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JUNE 3, 2021

Mind you, SolarWinds software is used to monitor network traffic by someone of the biggest names in the federal government (such as the Treasury department, the department of Commerce, department of Energy, NATO, and the European parliament). What are the most important cybersecurity risks for 2021? Ransomware is at the top.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

FEBRUARY 16, 2021

Electric grid utilities are deploying smart meters to better correspond to consumers energy demands while lowering costs. Besides the obvious benefits, IoT devices create an expanded threat landscape and have already been exploited in numerous cyber attacks (e.g., Tue, 02/16/2021 - 16:33. Threat vectors on IoT.

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SecureList

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

The ongoing geopolitical storm brings not only classical cyberthreats for business, but also unpredictable risks and ‘black swans’ The main problem for 2023 will be supply-chain stability and cybersecurity. We can therefore expect that cybercrime groups from either block will feel safe to attack companies from the opposing side.

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SecureList

DECEMBER 14, 2022

We left the COVID-19 crisis behind hoping for a long-awaited return to normality and were immediately plunged into the chaos and uncertainty of a twentieth-century-style military conflict that posed serious risks of spreading over the continent. Some of them were particularly sophisticated.

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Security Boulevard

APRIL 28, 2021

BlackEnergy is a Trojan capable of distributed denial of service (DDoS), cyber espionage and information destruction attacks. A few years ago, a group of attackers used the Trojan to deploy SCADA-related plugins against victims in energy and ICS/SCADA networks in Ukraine and around the world. Additional Learning.

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Security Boulevard

MARCH 31, 2021

The Microsoft Exchange hack: Microsoft Probes Whether Leak Played Role in Suspected Chinese Hack - The risks and rewards of sharing bug intel. Microsoft Exchange exploit a possible factor in $50M ransomware attack on Acer. UK Gov to Ramp up Cyber Offenses and Defences. ISPs, utilities) and energy sector firms (i.e.

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eSecurity Planet

DECEMBER 19, 2023

Bottom line: Prepare now based on risk. Without guidelines, organizations risk unfettered use of AI, risks of data leaks, and no recourse for unethical AI use within the organization. Also consider learning about the top governance, risk, and compliance tools to identify the best one for you.

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Malwarebytes

FEBRUARY 25, 2022

Our collective priority must be people’s physical safety, but Russia’s assault could also produce a range of cybersecurity-related risks that organizations and people will need to protect themselves against, starting today. The risk of increased stakes. The risk of collateral damage. The risk of escalation.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JANUARY 13, 2022

(NYSE:IRNT) (“IronNet”), an innovative leader transforming cybersecurity through Collective Defense, today announced an expanded partnership with the New York Power Authority (NYPA), the nation’s largest state public power organization, to secure the state of New York’s public energy ecosystem. energy sector at large.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

OCTOBER 23, 2023

The threat of attacks against Critical National Infrastructure (CNI) – energy, utilities, telecommunications, and transportation – is a top priority. Reducing the risk of attacks such as ransomware and malware on CNI will be paramount to the stability of national economies for the years to come.

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ForAllSecure

APRIL 26, 2022

Is it balance between the monkey that the myths and all of that to explaining the risks explaining the probability explaining what can what can happen and you know, in an honest way, Vamosi: I think the nuances are more interesting the the realities of what can fail and could happen. But is that balance right? Van Norman: Absolutely.

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Herjavec Group

JULY 29, 2021

While the world transitions out of the pandemic, cyber adversaries have continued to take advantage of the chaos – cyber attacks have skyrocketed and are only becoming more frequent, destructive, and sophisticated. Ransomware – the hacker’s current cyber weapon of choice. Back up all sensitive data.

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Spinone

SEPTEMBER 3, 2018

Financial institutions, healthcare, public sector and government agencies, manufacturing, and energy companies are all embracing digital business trends. Along with securing digital transactions, blockchain technology integration within existing security protocols reduces numerous cybersecurity risks. Data is immutable.

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The Last Watchdog

FEBRUARY 8, 2021

Last year, the government saw that even the most security-conscious organizations could not prevent cyber attacks. Another goal of this law is to encourage covered entities and business associates to immediately put a security plan into action and document it through a security risk assessment. Promoting best practices.

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