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A massive phishing campaign using QR codes targets the energy sector

Security Affairs

A phishing campaign employing QR codes targeted a leading energy company in the US, cybersecurity firm Cofense reported. “Beginning in May 2023, Cofense has observed a large phishing campaign utilizing QR codes targeting the Microsoft credentials of users from a wide array of industries.” ” continues the report.

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News alert: Beazley reports on how AI, new tech distract businesses as cyber risk intensifies

The Last Watchdog

The economic impact of cybercrime on business across the globe continues to reach new levels, with the cost predicted to reach US$10.5 Environmental – including climate change and associated catastrophic risks, environmental damage, greenhouse gas emission, pandemic, food insecurity and energy transition risk.

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

eSecurity Planet

Cybercrime is a growth industry like no other. 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. Social Tactics. billion in reported losses.

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Cybersecurity threats: what awaits us in 2023?

SecureList

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.) We expect cyberthreats to rise in 2023, as unrest in the world contributes to an increase in cybercrimes.

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Meet the 2021 SC Awards judges

SC Magazine

Prior to joining Delta Dental, Almeida was the CISO at Covanta Holding Corporation, a leader in energy-from-waste management services. He has also advised state and local government, utilities, large infrastructure and logistics organizations. His expertise is in social engineering, technology, security algorithms and business.

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Advanced threat predictions for 2025

SecureList

In general, we’ve observed hacktivists in the Russo-Ukrainian conflict become more skilled and more focused on attacking large organizations such as government, manufacturing and energy entities. 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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Advanced threat predictions for 2024

SecureList

APT targeting turns toward satellite technologies, producers and operators The only known case of an attack utilizing satellite technologies that happened in recent years was the KA-SAT network hack of 2022. They advertise on dark web platforms and employ various techniques, including malware, phishing, and other social engineering methods.

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