Cyber threats, Energy and Utilities and Internet

Cyber Threat warning issued to all internet connected UPS devices

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.

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Ukraine-Russia Conflict: Ukraine Alerts Energy Enterprises to Possible Cyberattack Escalation

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. (

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The Ongoing Cyber Threat to Critical Infrastructure

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.

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How Cybersecurity Can Save Critical Infrastructure

Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

AUGUST 12, 2024

Despite their varying functions, these industries share a common vulnerability: a growing dependence on the internet makes them increasingly susceptible to cyberattacks. Thales surveyed 367 CI businesses from 18 countries around the world to understand the trends, threats and the progress made in the cybersecurity domain.

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Spotlight Podcast: CSO Chris Walcutt on Managing 3rd Party OT Risk

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

eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

According to statistics from the FBI’s 2021 Internet Crime Report , complaints to the Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) have been rising since 2017. This made a lot of sense, especially in the earlier days of the Internet where cybersecurity measures were nowhere near as robust as they are today. Individuals. Businesses.

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Advisory: Malicious North Korean Cyber Activity

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. Scan all software downloaded from the Internet prior to executing. Blindingcan.

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State and local governments granted free access to timely, in-depth cyber intel

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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Trends in connected homes in 2021 – Improved security and connectivity

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. A more touchless experience.

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Quantum computing brings new security risks: How to protect yourself

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? What are the security risks? Wrapping up.

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Monitoring the dark web to identify threats to energy sector organizations

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.

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Preparing for IT/OT convergence: Best practices

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. They also don't have event logs or audit trails.

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6 Best Threat Intelligence Feeds to Use in 2023

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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Russia Sanctions May Spark Escalating Cyber Conflict

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?

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EPA Issues Urgent Alert for Water Utilities to Enhance Cyber Defenses

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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MY TAKE: Technology breakthroughs, emerging standards are coalescing to assure IoT integrity

The Last Watchdog

NOVEMBER 10, 2024

The Internet of Things is growing apace. My big takeaways: Innovation and standards Ensuring that hyper-connected IoT devices are not only smarter and faster but also resilient against cyber threats is a very tall order. Related: The Top 12 IoT protocols Deployment of 5G and AI-enhanced IoT systems is accelerating.

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Cyber CEO: Cybersecurity in 2021 – What We’ve Learned So Far

Herjavec Group

JULY 29, 2021

But in spite of it all, the cybersecurity industry and the professionals within it continue to step up and tirelessly work to protect organizations against cyber threats. For every attack we hear about on the news, there are a hundred more that were prevented or detected and responded to by the cyber heroes behind the scenes.

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DHS and FBI – Hackers Are Targeting US Nuclear, Energy, and Manufacturing Facilities

Privacy and Cybersecurity Law

JULY 11, 2017

According to a new joint report issued by the US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), hackers have been penetrating the computer networks of companies that operate nuclear power stations, energy facilities, and manufacturing plants in the US since May 2017.

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CBC News: U.S. Bracing for Iran’s Response

Cytelligence

JANUARY 7, 2020

What would actual attacks by Iran in terms of cyber threats look like? Iran has basically fallen to make a major investment into cyber, cyber threats and cyber warfare versus any type of kinetic answering where there’s actual missiles or actually troops on the ground. Daniel Tobok: So the U.S.

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Cyber Security Informer

Cyber Threat warning issued to all internet connected UPS devices

Ukraine-Russia Conflict: Ukraine Alerts Energy Enterprises to Possible Cyberattack Escalation

Trending Sources

The Ongoing Cyber Threat to Critical Infrastructure

How Cybersecurity Can Save Critical Infrastructure

Spotlight Podcast: CSO Chris Walcutt on Managing 3rd Party OT Risk

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

Advisory: Malicious North Korean Cyber Activity

State and local governments granted free access to timely, in-depth cyber intel

Trends in connected homes in 2021 – Improved security and connectivity

Quantum computing brings new security risks: How to protect yourself

Monitoring the dark web to identify threats to energy sector organizations

Preparing for IT/OT convergence: Best practices

6 Best Threat Intelligence Feeds to Use in 2023

Russia Sanctions May Spark Escalating Cyber Conflict

EPA Issues Urgent Alert for Water Utilities to Enhance Cyber Defenses

MY TAKE: Technology breakthroughs, emerging standards are coalescing to assure IoT integrity

Cyber CEO: Cybersecurity in 2021 – What We’ve Learned So Far

DHS and FBI – Hackers Are Targeting US Nuclear, Energy, and Manufacturing Facilities

CBC News: U.S. Bracing for Iran’s Response

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