SecureWorld News

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

The State of Cybersecurity in Canada 2025 report, published by the Canadian Cybersecurity Network (CCN) and the Security Architecture Podcast , delivers an in-depth analysis of the evolving threat landscape, emerging risks, and strategic recommendations for Canadian organizations. Key findings: the cyber threat landscape in 2025 1.

InfoSec 79

InfoSec Energy and Utilities Cybersecurity Education 79

CyberSecurity Insiders

JULY 4, 2021

An official statement released by a top Cyber Official of UK says that telecom, energy and transport sectors in Ireland are facing extreme cyber threats from foreign nations. As it plans to educate the entire telecom, transport and energy sector on the concerns they need to work to block nation sponsored cyber attacks.

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Cyber threats Energy and Utilities Education Cyber Attacks 133

SecureWorld News

AUGUST 19, 2024

Smart meters are transforming the way we manage energy consumption. Central to the Smart Grid (SG) initiative, these devices facilitate two-way communication between utilities and household appliances, enabling real-time monitoring and control. Security risks Despite their benefits, smart meters introduce several security risks.

Energy and Utilities 113

Energy and Utilities Wireless Encryption Authentication 113

CyberSecurity Insiders

MARCH 26, 2021

However, Earth Hour goes far beyond the symbolic action of switching off lights – it has become a catalyst to reflect on ways we can create a positive environmental impact by reducing our energy usage and driving major legislative changes by harnessing the power of the people and collective action.

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Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 21, 2020

The US FERC and NERC published a study on cyber incident response at electric utilities that also includes recovery best practices. Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) and the North American Electricity Reliability Corporation (NERC) released a study on cyber incident response and recovery best practices for electric utilities.

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Energy and Utilities Advertising Cyber Attacks Hacking 123

SecureWorld News

JANUARY 16, 2025

To ensure energy security and economic stability, protecting the infrastructure is essential. This article delves deeper into the challenges faced by the oil and gas industry, highlighting practical strategies to safeguard critical infrastructure through cybersecurity, data analytics, and regulatory compliance.

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Energy and Utilities IoT Artificial Intelligence Backups 109

SecureWorld News

OCTOBER 3, 2024

The utility industry is undergoing changes that were unimaginable just a few decades ago. But it also includes smart devices that monitor every aspect of today's utilities. But what does 5G mean for utility IoT? Whether it's faster internet, cleaner energy, or world peace, you will see this character's name.

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IoT Energy and Utilities Internet Internet 113

Security Affairs

APRIL 5, 2023

This effort began with the 2018 establishment of the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) , a Department of Homeland Security division. Strengthen operational integration and collaboration with members of the energy sector. Not long after, attackers targeted six stations in the Pacific Northwest.

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Energy and Utilities Cyber threats Risk Cyber Risk 98

The Hacker News

JANUARY 31, 2023

The Russia-affiliated Sandworm used yet another wiper malware strain dubbed NikoWiper as part of an attack that took place in October 2022 targeting an energy sector company in Ukraine.

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Malware Cybersecurity 97

SecureWorld News

APRIL 10, 2025

Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) is bracing for significant workforce reductions. These cuts, which come amid budgetary pressures and evolving threat landscapes, have far-reaching implications across multiple levels of the cybersecurity ecosystem. Recent reports indicate that the U.S. Here's a breakdown.

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Energy and Utilities Backups Healthcare Cybersecurity 92

Heimadal Security

APRIL 20, 2023

The entities that were targeted include seaports, energy companies, transit systems, and a major U.S. utility and gas company. Energy and Transit Systems appeared first on Heimdal Security Blog. The activity is believed to be a response to attacks on its maritime, […] The post Iranian Hackers Target U.S.

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Energy and Utilities Government Cybersecurity 95

The Last Watchdog

JULY 10, 2023

To tap the full potential of massively interconnected, fully interoperable digital systems we must solve privacy and cybersecurity, to be sure. IOWN is all about supporting increased bandwidth, capacity and energy efficiency. Each sensor in each shroud must be uniquely smart and use next to zero energy.

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Energy and Utilities Technology Internet Internet 246

CyberSecurity Insiders

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

billion for cybersecurity initiatives. But what exactly are the cybersecurity provisions within the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (H.R. The (ISC)² Advocacy Team did some digging and pulled together the following comprehensive list of cybersecurity initiatives that would receive funding if the bill is passed.

Energy and Utilities 108

Energy and Utilities Cybersecurity Technology Architecture 108

SecureWorld News

APRIL 29, 2025

Spain's grid operator, Red Elctrica, reported a sudden drop in energy demand from 27,000 to less than 13,000 megawatts, indicating a rapid and widespread failure. Spain's National Cybersecurity Institute (INCIBE) is investigating the possibility of a cyberattack, although no definitive evidence has been found to confirm this theory.

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Cyber Attacks Energy and Utilities Telecommunications Cybersecurity 84

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 Hacking 98

Security Boulevard

MARCH 10, 2023

Cybersecurity concerns relating to the protection of data are having a significant impact on the modernization (or lack thereof) of critical and public utility infrastructure, with many utility companies failing to adopt new tools and technology available to them.

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Cybersecurity Technology IoT Risk 122

CSO Magazine

JUNE 7, 2022

On that front, it was a wake-up call that spurred all kinds of activities, from cybersecurity sprints in the electric utility sector led by the Department of Energy to security directives from the TSA to pipeline, rail, and airport operators, to a new law establishing upcoming mandates for incident reporting."

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Energy and Utilities Cybersecurity Ransomware Risk 130

CyberSecurity Insiders

JUNE 26, 2023

Numerous gas and fuel filling stations throughout Canada experienced significant disruptions in processing credit card and reward points-based payments due to a cyber attack on Suncor Energy, the parent company.

Energy and Utilities 86

Energy and Utilities Ransomware Cryptocurrency Cyber Attacks 86

Security Affairs

AUGUST 16, 2023

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.”

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Phishing Energy and Utilities Insurance Manufacturing 98

CyberSecurity Insiders

NOVEMBER 16, 2021

In 2020, we saw cybersecurity move from a technical problem to become a business enabler. Data from the current AT&T Cybersecurity Insights Report shows that 5G technology is being driven by the line of business and has been siloed between IT and OT organizations. The report will be published in January 2022.

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Cybersecurity Energy and Utilities Manufacturing Healthcare 125

The Last Watchdog

DECEMBER 11, 2022

Power modules must continue to advance; energy consumption of big digital systems must continue to become more and more efficient to support the smart commercial buildings and transportation systems of the near future, Rosteck says. Energy at the edges. How microcontrollers distribute energy is a very big deal. comes into play.

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Internet Internet Energy and Utilities IoT 189

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. To read this article in full, please click here

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Energy and Utilities Cyber threats Cybersecurity 113

Security Boulevard

FEBRUARY 23, 2021

Digital attackers are increasingly targeting energy organizations including those that support national electric grids. As reported by Morning Consult, security researchers found that utilities worldwide had suffered a recorded 1,780 distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attacks between June 15 and August 21, 2020.

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Energy and Utilities Cybersecurity DDOS 94

Security Affairs

AUGUST 6, 2018

This is the first time the Department of Energy will test the electrical grid’s ability to recover from a blackout caused by cyberattacks. According to the E&E News website, the Department of Energy plans to conduct a weeklong experiment, dubbed ‘Liberty Eclipse,’ that will take place starting Nov.

Cyber Attacks 85

Cyber Attacks Energy and Utilities Advertising Hacking 85

CyberSecurity Insiders

OCTOBER 26, 2021

While October is famous for National Cybersecurity Awareness Month , and we provide resources and recommendations for our customers, really every month should focus on this business-critical topic. Any organization with a digital presence should have resilient cybersecurity capabilities. Happy National Cybersecurity Month!

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Cybersecurity Threat Detection Energy and Utilities Ransomware 128

Joseph Steinberg

MAY 12, 2021

In late 2016, hackers, perhaps acting on behalf of the Russian government, utilized multiple pieces of malware to both knock out power to large segments of Ukraine and to simultaneously disable the phone communications capabilities of the impacted power providers, thereby complicating recovery efforts.

Energy and Utilities 219

Energy and Utilities Ransomware Artificial Intelligence Cyber Attacks 219

SC Magazine

FEBRUARY 16, 2021

Padraic O’Reilly, co-founder of cyber risk firm CyberSaint, shared insights with SC Media, having worked directly with water systems, electric providers, energy companies and other utilities to assess cyber risk and prevent cyberattacks. What parallel can cybersecurity pros draw from what’s happening in Texas?

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Energy and Utilities Risk Cyber Risk Government 78

Security Affairs

MAY 19, 2020

Data from Barracuda cybersecurity researchers identified a 667% increase in spear-phishing attacks between the end of February and the following month. Real-Life Examples of Spear-Phishing Attacks in the Energy Production Sector. The threat of spear-phishing for energy companies is, unfortunately, not a theoretical one.

Energy and Utilities 125

Energy and Utilities Phishing Advertising Technology 125

IT Security Guru

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

According to a forecast by the International Energy Agency (IEA), electric car sales are expected to reach an all-time high in 2022. That is a dramatic shift in the energy system, and the most fundamental transformation in road transportation since the advent of the automobile. million EVs in the United States utilizes less than 0.5

Energy and Utilities 132

Energy and Utilities Accountability Advertising Risk 132

CSO Magazine

JUNE 11, 2021

The attacks have been primarily targeting US and global organizations from a range of sectors including energy, financial, insurance, manufacturing, public utilities and retail. Learn 12 tips for effectively presenting cybersecurity to the board and 6 steps for building a robust incident response plan.

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DDOS Energy and Utilities CSO Retail 128

SecureWorld News

AUGUST 21, 2024

In Q&A format, they share about their professional journeys, unique experiences, and hopes for the future of cybersecurity—along with some personal anecdotes. Get to know Ryan Mostiller Q : Why or how did you decide to pursue cybersecurity as a career path? Q : What are the biggest challenges facing the cybersecurity profession?

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Cybersecurity Energy and Utilities CISO CSO 104

CyberSecurity Insiders

JANUARY 31, 2022

As highlighted in the recent COP26 conference, human activity is causing unprecedented and potentially irreversible change to our environment, which is being driven by our production of harmful emissions and excessive energy consumption. But smart meters aren’t just saving energy in the homes of consumers.

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Energy and Utilities Technology Small Business Wireless 100

The Last Watchdog

FEBRUARY 3, 2020

This escalation of reconnaissance is being closely monitored by the global cybersecurity and intelligence communities. Here are a few key things everyone should understand about the cybersecurity ramifications spinning out of the Soleimani assassination. Grimes, a data defense expert at cybersecurity training vendor KnowBe4.

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Energy and Utilities Malware Hacking Passwords 330

Security Affairs

DECEMBER 26, 2023

Cybersecurity company Resecurity has published the 2024 Cyber Threat Landscape Forecast. Resecurity, a Los Angeles-based cybersecurity company protecting Fortune 100 and government agencies worldwide, has compiled a comprehensive forecast outlining the imminent threats and novel security challenges anticipated in the upcoming year.

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Cyber threats Energy and Utilities Artificial Intelligence Cyber Attacks 138

The Last Watchdog

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

DigiCert polled some 300 IT, cybersecurity and DevOps professionals across North America, Europe and APAC. In visiting our customers over the past 18 months, I’ve seen a newfound energy for closely examining and more effectively managing PKI infrastructure, both internally and externally,” he says.

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Energy and Utilities IoT Manufacturing Healthcare 289

SecureWorld News

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

This development, announced on February 19 , has wide-reaching implications for industries, enterprises, governments, and, critically, cybersecurity both as an opportunity and a challenge. Energy & sustainability: Optimizing carbon capture, finding catalysts to break down plastics, and improving battery materials.

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Encryption Energy and Utilities Government Architecture 90

Centraleyes

JANUARY 21, 2024

The emergence of NIS2 alongside GDPR stems from the acknowledgment that while data protection is vital, it represents just one aspect of cybersecurity. As a global trailblazer in information security and data protection regulation, the EU continues to lead the way in comprehensive cybersecurity standards.

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Cybersecurity Energy and Utilities Cyber threats Risk 110