The Last Watchdog

MARCH 10, 2025

While any business is a potential target for hackers, critical infrastructure organizations including defense, healthcare, energy, utilities, and financial services companies are perhaps most at risk due to their financial resources. I-Cross-functional collaboration Cyber resilience isnt possible when teams operate in silos.

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Energy and Utilities Cyber threats Financial Services Government 100

Security Affairs

APRIL 5, 2023

The CISA ‘s Joint Cyber Defense Collective (JCDC) initiative is going to build operation plans for protecting and responding to cyber threats. What comes to mind when you think of cyber criminals? Strengthen operational integration and collaboration with members of the energy sector.

Energy and Utilities 98

Energy and Utilities Cyber threats Risk Cyber Risk 98

CyberSecurity Insiders

APRIL 1, 2022

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.

Cyber threats 110

Cyber threats Internet Internet Energy and Utilities 110

Security Boulevard

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

A statement from the Ukrainian government issued earlier this week warns energy enterprises inside of Ukraine and those of allies worldwide to increase alert for potential cyberattacks related to current Russia-Ukraine war dynamics. (1) 8 ) Germany seized further energy assets tied to Russia ( 9 ) from Ukraine recapturing some territory. (

Energy and Utilities 128

Energy and Utilities DDOS Government Malware 128

SecureWorld News

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

Key findings: the cyber threat landscape in 2025 1. Ransomware and state-sponsored attacks continue to escalate Canada's critical sectorsincluding healthcare, energy, education, and retailhave become prime targets for cybercriminals. Joint Cyber Defense Collaborative (JCDC).

InfoSec 70

InfoSec Energy and Utilities Cybersecurity Education 70

CSO Magazine

NOVEMBER 30, 2021

It is increasingly common to hear about cyber threats to energy and utility industries – our critical infrastructure. All too often it seems as though energy and utility companies are put in a defensive position to battle it out with these cyber intruders.

Energy and Utilities 113

Energy and Utilities Cyber threats Cybersecurity 113

Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

JULY 21, 2022

The Ongoing Cyber Threat to Critical Infrastructure. With that in mind, Thales has launched the 2022 Thales Data Threat Report Critical Infrastructure Edition, which includes responses from 300 security leaders and practitioners within critical infrastructure organizations. Thu, 07/21/2022 - 12:28.

Cyber threats 71

Cyber threats Energy and Utilities Ransomware IoT 71

CyberSecurity Insiders

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

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

Energy and Utilities 108

Energy and Utilities Cybersecurity Technology Architecture 108

Webroot

FEBRUARY 2, 2022

Within the same month, Australia’s utility company, CS Energy, experienced a ransomware attack involving the well-known ransomware Conti. Evolving cyber threats can be unpredictable, but that doesn’t mean businesses have to tackle them alone. Combatting cyber threats means adopting a cyber resilience approach.

Energy and Utilities 128

Energy and Utilities Cyber threats Ransomware Government 128

SecureWorld News

AUGUST 23, 2024

The incident has raised concerns within the energy sector, as Halliburton plays a crucial role in global oilfield operations, and any disruption to its networks could have far-reaching implications. The potential cyberattack on Halliburton underscores the growing threat to critical infrastructure and companies within the energy sector.

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Cyber Attacks Energy and Utilities Risk Technology 121

Security Affairs

JULY 5, 2023

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.

Energy and Utilities 98

Energy and Utilities Ransomware Backups Malware 98

CyberSecurity Insiders

APRIL 18, 2023

Surprisingly, most of the data has been sold and used in multiple cyber attack campaigns, with only a small number of bank account credentials and healthcare data being utilized. The threat notice was extended to other countries in Europe, as Putin has put them at the top of his country’s foe list.

Energy and Utilities 91

Energy and Utilities Hacking Cyber Attacks Passwords 91

SecureWorld News

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

Commercialization acceleration: Microsoft has been selected as one of two companies in DARPA's US2QC (Utility-Scale Quantum Computing) program, aiming to fast-track practical quantum systems. Energy & sustainability: Optimizing carbon capture, finding catalysts to break down plastics, and improving battery materials.

Encryption 78

Encryption Energy and Utilities Government Architecture 78

SecureWorld News

AUGUST 21, 2020

The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) just detected a new cyber threat from North Korea. According to the new CISA report , Blindingcan is a new malware strain used by malicious North Korean cyber actors. This is malware you'll want to watch out for. New North Korea remote access trojan. Blindingcan.

Energy and Utilities 94

Energy and Utilities Passwords Antivirus Firewall 94

CyberSecurity Insiders

NOVEMBER 16, 2021

While finance, healthcare, energy and utilities companies, along with the private sector will increase their cybersecurity spending, the manufacturing industry will have the most significant impact on disruption.

Cybersecurity 125

Cybersecurity Energy and Utilities Manufacturing Healthcare 125

CyberSecurity Insiders

OCTOBER 20, 2021

Doing so saves energy and improves efficiency, allowing you to remotely control kitchen devices, smart AC, smart speakers and displays, lights and other applications. The ability to control your thermostat remotely can greatly influence the quality of life, control expenses, and keep track of energy usage. Homes capable of learning.

Energy and Utilities 136

Energy and Utilities Technology Wireless Artificial Intelligence 136

Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 15, 2020

“The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has consistently observed Chinese Ministry of State Security (MSS)-affiliated cyber threat actors using publicly available information sources and common, well-known tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs) to target U.S. Government agencies.”

Government 105

Government VPN Firmware Energy and Utilities 105

SC Magazine

JUNE 15, 2021

Looking to boost the cyber intelligence resources of these institutions, Deloitte is now granting thousands of government workers access to its Cyber Detect and Respond Portal in what the global consulting firm is calling a first-of-its-kind free offering between private and public sectors. So that’s pretty encouraging.

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Government Energy and Utilities Cyber threats Media 72

CyberSecurity Insiders

OCTOBER 26, 2021

Industries such as healthcare and energy and utilities are susceptible and arguably the most vulnerable to ransomware or other cybersecurity incidents. This includes many aspects of cybersecurity, such as user training, endpoint security, network security, vulnerability management, and detection and response to incidents.

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Cybersecurity Threat Detection Energy and Utilities Ransomware 128

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. billion.

Social Engineering 121

Social Engineering Energy and Utilities Phishing Internet 121

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

OCTOBER 28, 2022

Cyber threats from rival nation states and rogue actors are very plausible and are also becoming increasingly common owing to the geopolitics of the current era.

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IoT Architecture Energy and Utilities Firewall 134

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?

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Risk Social Engineering Threat Detection Encryption 134

CyberSecurity Insiders

SEPTEMBER 21, 2021

Beyond traditional IT operations that utilize servers, routers, PCs and switches, these organizations also rely on OT, such as programmable logic controllers (PLCs), distributed control systems (DCSs) and human machine interfaces (HMIs) to run their physical plants and factories.

Energy and Utilities 101

Energy and Utilities Threat Detection Manufacturing Technology 101

Centraleyes

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

These systems are integral to critical infrastructure sectors such as energy, critical manufacturing, transportation systems, government facilities, emergency services, healthcare, and utilities, and must ensure the safety, reliability, and efficiency of operations.

Cybersecurity 52

Cybersecurity Energy and Utilities Risk Data collection 52

Security Boulevard

DECEMBER 13, 2024

As 2024 comes to a close, I revisit my forecasts to assess their utility in guiding meaningful decisions. Critical Infrastructure Targets Grade: PASS Critical infrastructure remains a primary target, with sectors like energy and healthcare facing ransomware and disruptive attacks. Sources : MIT Technology Review , CSIS Analysis.

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Cybersecurity Energy and Utilities CISO Marketing 59

eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 10, 2023

Here are our picks for the top threat intelligence feeds that security teams should consider adding to their defensive arsenal: AlienVault Open Threat Exchange: Best for community-driven threat feeds FBI InfraGard: Best for critical infrastructure security abuse.ch

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Internet Internet Cybersecurity Malware 96

Security Affairs

MAY 17, 2023

Searchlight Cyber researchers warn of threat actors that are offering on the dark web access to energy sector organizations. Dark web intelligence firm Searchlight Cyber published a report that analyzes how threat actors in the dark web prepare their malicious operations against energy organizations.

Energy and Utilities 98

Energy and Utilities Cybercrime Data collection VPN 98

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 310

Energy and Utilities Banking Cyber Attacks Technology 310

Approachable Cyber Threats

FEBRUARY 16, 2023

Classification of Atomic Energy Information Atomic energy information (AEI) refers to information related to the design, manufacture, and use of atomic weapons and nuclear energy. Atomic energy information is classified outside of the standard NSI classification system. What is a Security Clearance then?”

Energy and Utilities 90

Energy and Utilities Government Risk Manufacturing 90

The Last Watchdog

JULY 13, 2023

The report outlines how cyber hacking groups are becoming more specialised and diversified, with some groups now using SME’s security systems as a training ground for new hackers to learn their trade. But worryingly they appear less concerned by cyber risk than a couple of years ago.

Cyber Risk 189

Cyber Risk Risk Insurance Energy and Utilities 189

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

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.

Cybersecurity 110

Cybersecurity Energy and Utilities Cyber threats Risk 110

SecureWorld News

APRIL 21, 2021

The Department of Energy (DOE) launched the initiative to "enhance the cybersecurity of electric utilities industrial control systems (ICS) and secure the energy sector supply chain.". Secretary of Energy Jennifer M. energy system. energy systems.". electrical system. What will the 100-day plan do?

Energy and Utilities 58

Energy and Utilities Technology Government Cyber threats 58

Centraleyes

JANUARY 3, 2024

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?

Energy and Utilities 52

Energy and Utilities Cyber Risk Risk Encryption 52

CyberSecurity Insiders

SEPTEMBER 21, 2021

The narrative should express to the reader how the organization utilizes personnel resources, processes and procedures, and tools and technology to implement, administer, monitor, and report on the given practice. Create a detailed narrative for each of the 130 practices required to implement the domain policies.

Energy and Utilities 63

Energy and Utilities Technology Cybersecurity Threat Detection 63

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. 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.

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Energy and Utilities Cyber threats Risk Cybersecurity 111