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FBI chief says China is preparing to attack US critical infrastructure

Security Affairs

In the most recent campaign, the group targeted organizations in the communications, manufacturing, utility, transportation, construction, maritime, government, information technology, and education sectors. The Volt Typhoon group has been active since at least mid-2021 it carried out cyber operations against critical infrastructure.

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Iranian Hackers Target U.S. Water Facility

SecureWorld News

The utility's general manager, Robert J. The attack has been linked to CyberAv3ngers, an Iranian-backed group known for its focus on targeting Israeli water and energy sites. If remote access is necessary, implement a Firewall/VPN in front of the PLC to control network access to the remote PLC. We only serve 15,000 people.

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Threats to ICS and industrial enterprises in 2022

SecureList

The debate about which threats pose the most danger to industrial enterprises often revolves around comparisons between APTs and cybercrime. Similarly, APTs masquerading as cybercrime, and attacks by cybercriminals pretending to be an APT, have lost their wow factor. Update firewalls and SSL VPN gateways in good time.

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Best Strategies to Reduce Generative AI Risk

Centraleyes

However, this digital revolution also introduced new risks, such as cybercrime, privacy breaches, and misinformation. Cybersecurity measures were developed, including firewalls, encryption, and antivirus software. Utilizing AI-driven security solutions can help identify and patch vulnerabilities faster than traditional methods.

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Advanced threat predictions for 2025

SecureList

Another example seen this year was KV-Botnet , which was deployed on vulnerable firewalls, routers and IP cameras and used to conceal the malicious activities of Volt Typhoon, the actor behind it. However, one especially notable supply chain attack in 2024 was the XZ Utils backdoor, which we covered in a three-part blog post.

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What we’ve learned from the Colonial Pipeline cyberattack, and what to do about it

SC Magazine

Energy companies are especially at risk. Claroty researchers have found that energy companies are one of the most highly impacted by ICS vulnerabilities. The energy sector experienced a 74% increase in ICS vulnerabilities disclosed during the second half of 2020 compared to second half 2018. supply chain and national security.

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5 Major Cybersecurity Trends to Know for 2024

eSecurity Planet

Cybercrime will go to the next level: Cyberattackers will implement improved skills, “shift left” attacks, and shifting strategies to adjust to evolving cyberdefense. AI-Powered Cybercrime Despite the advancements in using AI to improve security, cybercriminals also have access to AI and LLMs.