Joseph Steinberg

MAY 12, 2021

Over the ensuing years, experts have repeatedly pointed out that not only were many of the technology systems being deployed to improve the efficiency of fuel distribution infrastructure management introducing dangerous vulnerabilities, but that a cyber-attack against the operator of a fuel pipeline was eventually going to both occur and succeed.

Energy and Utilities 219

Energy and Utilities Ransomware Artificial Intelligence Cyber Attacks 219

The Last Watchdog

OCTOBER 25, 2021

When it comes to cyber attacks, most businesses think: “It could never happen to us,” but some plots are just hitting a little too close to home. Related: T-Mobile breach reflects rising mobile device attacks. Living-off-the-land (LotL) attacks are providing a way for adversaries to stay under cover.

Energy and Utilities 214

Energy and Utilities Cyber Attacks Mobile CISO 214

Security Affairs

DECEMBER 26, 2023

2️ Cyber Attacks Against Energy (Oil & Gas) and Nuclear Sectors Critical infrastructure across all domains continues to remain a focal point for cyber-attacks, orchestrated by both cybercriminal elements and nation-state actors.

Cyber threats 137

Cyber threats Energy and Utilities Artificial Intelligence Cyber Attacks 137

Security Affairs

MARCH 5, 2025

Silk Typhoon is a China-linked cyber espionage group involved in the cyber attack against the US Treasury. Though not directly attacking Microsoft cloud services, they exploit unpatched apps to escalate privileges and gain access to customer networks. ” reads the analysis published by Microsoft.

Energy and Utilities 62

Energy and Utilities Passwords VPN Healthcare 62

CyberSecurity Insiders

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

Division A: Title I: Subtitle E: Section 11510: Cybersecurity Tool – No later than 2 years after the date of enactment of this Act, the Administrator (Federal Highway Administration) shall develop a tool to assist transportation authorities in identifying, detecting, protecting against, responding to, and recovering from cyber incidents.

Energy and Utilities 108

Energy and Utilities Cybersecurity Technology Architecture 108

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.

Energy and Utilities 132

Energy and Utilities Accountability Advertising Risk 132

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. If you’re like millions of other Americans, your TV is connected to the Internet and uses technology generated from the nation’s power grid. The Rising Threat. It also makes me fear that few are.

Energy and Utilities 103

Energy and Utilities Digital transformation Encryption Technology 103

Security Affairs

APRIL 19, 2024

China-linked threat actors are preparing cyber attacks against U.S. FBI Director Christopher Wray warned this week that China-linked threat actors are preparing an attack against U.S. The Volt Typhoon group has been active since at least mid-2021 it carried out cyber operations against critical infrastructure.

Energy and Utilities 131

Energy and Utilities Telecommunications Technology Government 131

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.

Social Engineering 122

Social Engineering Energy and Utilities Phishing Internet 122

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

The Last Watchdog

MARCH 13, 2019

This will be led by the manufacturing, consumer, transportation and utilities sectors. One recent study demonstrated how, by analyzing readings from a smart home, such as energy consumption, carbon monoxide and carbon dioxide levels, and humidity changes, it was possible to triangulate what someone had for dinner. Likewise, the U.S.

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Internet Internet IoT Energy and Utilities 189

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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Digital transformation Energy and Utilities Computers and Electronics Artificial Intelligence 52

Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

NOVEMBER 6, 2019

That pace is unlikely to slow down over the coming years; Pagely noted that organizations are still turning to IoT devices as a way to automate and optimize their business processes as well as save on energy costs. Cyber attacks against the company aren’t the only relevant threat, however. Invest in the right technology.

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IoT Risk Energy and Utilities Healthcare 122

Hacker Combat

AUGUST 6, 2021

Chinese espionage groups are notorious for global cyber-attacks that target state agencies, research institutes, military contractors, and other agencies and institutions with espionage in mind. . Group-IB performed an in-depth analysis of the malware families used by the attackers.

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Government Malware Energy and Utilities Cyber Attacks 111

Security Boulevard

MAY 5, 2021

They form the backbone of industrialized society, including energy and power grids, food and beverage plants, oil and gas refineries, recycling plants, transportation systems, water treatment plants, manufacturing facilities and many more. Information Technology. Webinar: Analysis of the Florida Water Utility Cyberattack.

Energy and Utilities 89

Energy and Utilities Manufacturing Data breaches Phishing 89

SecureWorld News

OCTOBER 26, 2023

Shipping organisations are being subject to more cyberattacks than ever before, and the cost of attacks and demand for ransom payments have skyrocketed. Technology: Technology companies are often targeted by cybercriminals because they develop and sell products and services that are used by millions of people.

Hacking 103

Hacking Energy and Utilities Identity Theft Healthcare 103

Hacker Combat

JUNE 3, 2021

Industrial switches are made using universal firmware developed by Korenix Technology, a leading provider for industrial networking solutions based in Taiwan. SEC Consult , a cyber-security consultancy based in Austria, was the first to discover these exposures. Energy and power. Heavy machinery. Automation. Surveillance.

Firmware 85

Firmware Energy and Utilities Cyber Attacks Surveillance 85

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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CSO Risk Energy and Utilities Social Engineering 59

CyberSecurity Insiders

JUNE 3, 2021

We need to take user protection seriously, change the security paradigm, by studying and building protections around people and processes, rather than solely focusing on technology. His interest is in understanding why people fall prey to social engineering attacks and on ways we can harness this understanding to secure cyber space.

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Cybersecurity Energy and Utilities Social Engineering Phishing 136

The Security Ledger

SEPTEMBER 25, 2019

If you believe the headlines, the first known disruptive cyber attack against the U.S. grid happened on March 5, 2019 when an unidentified actor attacked firewalls at an undisclosed utility that was part of the power grid in California, Utah and Wyoming. Department of Energy and was called “unprecedented.”

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Cyber Attacks Energy and Utilities Cyber Risk Firewall 40

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].

IoT 134

IoT Architecture Energy and Utilities Firewall 134

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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Engineering Cybersecurity Energy and Utilities Software 124

SecureWorld News

MARCH 23, 2021

electrical grid provides the country the power to enjoy all the luxuries of modern life and technology. The GAO report notes that the distribution systems are increasingly vulnerable to cyber attacks, but the scale of potential impacts remains unclear. The reliability of the grid has become a topic of greater national interest.

Energy and Utilities 58

Energy and Utilities Risk Internet Internet 58

SecureList

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

We can therefore expect that cybercrime groups from either block will feel safe to attack companies from the opposing side. The economic downturn (caused by energy prices, inflation, sanctions, etc.) Stefan Soesanto, Senior Cyber Defense Researcher, The Center for Security Studies (CSS) at ETH Zürich.

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Cybersecurity Cyber Insurance Cybercrime IoT 145

CyberSecurity Insiders

DECEMBER 15, 2021

Recently, the NSA has recommended that federal agencies hosting secret or top-secret data utilize storage solutions that have been CSfC validated. This unique achievement is an example of innovation in commercial technology addressing critical national security issues,” said Admiral Michael S. Rogers USN (Ret.),

Encryption 52

Encryption Energy and Utilities Digital transformation Software 52

SecureList

DECEMBER 14, 2022

Industroyer2 was discovered in the network of a Ukrainian energy provider, and it is very unlikely that the attacker would have been able to develop it without access to the same ICS equipment as used by the victim. Ransomware attacks observed in the first weeks of the conflict qualify as distractions at best.

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DDOS Ransomware Government Energy and Utilities 145

Krebs on Security

FEBRUARY 25, 2022

The West has promised tougher sanctions are coming, but experts warn these will almost certainly trigger a Russian retaliation against America and its allies, which could escalate into cyber attacks on Western financial institutions and energy infrastructure. ” What kinds of attacks are experts most concerned about?

Energy and Utilities 309

Energy and Utilities Banking Cyber Attacks Technology 309

The Last Watchdog

JULY 13, 2023

London, July 13, 2023 — Beazley, the leading specialist insurer, today published its latest Risk & Resilience report: Spotlight on: Cyber & Technology Risks 2023. The economic impact of cybercrime on business across the globe continues to reach new levels, with the cost predicted to reach US$10.5

Cyber Risk 189

Cyber Risk Risk Insurance Energy and Utilities 189

Security Boulevard

MARCH 31, 2021

invest in better endpoint detection and response (EDR) technology, apparently recommending Cylance or VMware Carbon Black. Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced he was creating a "cyber corridor" in the North of England , to bolster Britain's cyber warfare capabilities against hostile countries and terrorist groups.

Energy and Utilities 122

Energy and Utilities Ransomware Hacking Banking 122

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

IoT Manufacturing Energy and Utilities Data collection 96

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.

Energy and Utilities 77

Energy and Utilities Cybersecurity Ransomware Technology 77

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.

Energy and Utilities 52

Energy and Utilities Artificial Intelligence Marketing Cyber Attacks 52

ForAllSecure

APRIL 26, 2022

It's individual pieces of it that fall apart and become a nightmare for that company or that utility or whatever. Here’s the PBS News Hour: PBS NEWS HOUR: Judy Woodruff: The federal government today confirmed that a Russian criminal group is behind the hacking of a crucial energy pipeline. Technology Security.

Hacking 52

Hacking Energy and Utilities Manufacturing Firmware 52

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 CISO Government Technology 140

Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

AUGUST 12, 2024

The Critical Infrastructure edition of the 2024 Thales Data Threat Report highlights the threats that businesses in the Energy, Utilities, Telecom, Transportation, and Logistics sectors face. 24% of the businesses have felt the consequences of a ransomware attack. What Are the Key Report Findings?

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Cybersecurity Energy and Utilities Digital transformation Threat Reports 62

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. In the U.S.,

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Cybersecurity Digital transformation Cyber Attacks Ransomware 52

The Last Watchdog

FEBRUARY 8, 2021

Last year, the government saw that even the most security-conscious organizations could not prevent cyber attacks. Popularly, many organizations utilize HIPAA compliance software to streamline their compliance efforts and for the value it offers. Promoting best practices.

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Healthcare Energy and Utilities Accountability Insurance 196