Security Affairs

APRIL 27, 2020

. “The system calls on companies and entities in the energy and water sectors to immediately exchange passwords from the Internet to the control systems, reduce Internet connectivity and ensure that the most up-to-date version of controllers is installed.”

Energy and Utilities 145

Energy and Utilities Government Cyber Attacks Architecture 145

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

Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

JANUARY 13, 2021

Data Encryption Shields the Energy Sector Against Emerging Threats. The energy sector is part of the critical national infrastructure (CNI), and delivers services that are essential for modern life. Energy services companies are a lucrative target for adversaries. Wed, 01/13/2021 - 09:42. Cybersecurity challenges. A recent U.S.

Encryption 102

Encryption Energy and Utilities Firewall Marketing 102

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

CyberSecurity Insiders

APRIL 1, 2022

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. UPS Devices are emergency power backup solutions that offer electric power help in the time of emergency to hospitals, industries, data centers and utilities.

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Cyber threats Internet Internet Energy and Utilities 110

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.” ” continues the report.

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Phishing Energy and Utilities Insurance Manufacturing 98

The Last Watchdog

DECEMBER 3, 2023

Most folks don’t realize that the Internet contributes more than 3.7 Encoders, for instance, consume significantly more energy than decoders – sometimes as much as 5 to 10 times as much energy, in comparison. Embracing energy-efficient design principles. percent of global greenhouse gas emissions.

Energy and Utilities 196

Energy and Utilities Manufacturing Technology Marketing 196

Krebs on Security

DECEMBER 13, 2022

In November 2021, KrebsOnSecurity detailed how Pompompurin abused a vulnerability in an FBI online portal designed to share information with state and local law enforcement authorities, and how that access was used to blast out thousands of hoax email messages — all sent from an FBI email and Internet address.

Hacking 363

Hacking Energy and Utilities Cybercrime Accountability 363

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

The Last Watchdog

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

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. Acohido is dedicated to fostering public awareness about how to make the Internet as private and secure as it ought to be. (LW

Energy and Utilities 289

Energy and Utilities IoT Manufacturing Healthcare 289

Krebs on Security

DECEMBER 12, 2018

Is it fair to judge an organization’s information security posture simply by looking at its Internet-facing assets for weaknesses commonly sought after and exploited by attackers, such as outdated software or accidentally exposed data and devices? The October analysis by the Chamber and FICO gives U.S. ARE YOU EXPERIANSED?

Cyber Risk 241

Cyber Risk Energy and Utilities Risk Marketing 241

Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

JULY 23, 2019

From taking a shower, to brewing your coffee, and watching the news, your morning routine is fueled by the energy sector. If you’re like millions of other Americans, your TV is connected to the Internet and uses technology generated from the nation’s power grid. The Rising Threat. It also makes me fear that few are.

Energy and Utilities 103

Energy and Utilities Digital transformation Encryption Technology 103

Security Affairs

JANUARY 27, 2022

Puerto Rico’s Senate announced that is was it by a cyberattack that shut down its internet provider, phone system and official online page. The Senate of Puerto Rico announced this week that it was hit by a major cyberattack that disabled its internet provider, phone system and official online page.

Energy and Utilities 109

Energy and Utilities DDOS Internet Internet 109

The Last Watchdog

FEBRUARY 3, 2020

Issued a few days after the killing, the report assesses cyber risks of North American electrical utilities, identifying 11 hacking groups that target energy sector companies. Acohido is dedicated to fostering public awareness about how to make the Internet as private and secure as it ought to be.

Energy and Utilities 330

Energy and Utilities Malware Hacking Passwords 330

The Last Watchdog

MARCH 4, 2019

In fact, memory attacks have quietly emerged as a powerful and versatile new class of hacking technique that threat actors in the vanguard are utilizing to subvert conventional IT security systems. GLIBC keeps common code in one place, thus making it easier for multiple programs to connect to the company network and to the Internet.

Hacking 212

Hacking Energy and Utilities System Administration Accountability 212

Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

NOVEMBER 6, 2019

That pace is unlikely to slow down over the coming years; Pagely noted that organizations are still turning to IoT devices as a way to automate and optimize their business processes as well as save on energy costs. billion in number and generate 79.4 zettabytes (ZB) of data by 2025. Take manufacturing, for instance.

IoT 122

IoT Risk Energy and Utilities Healthcare 122

SecureWorld News

DECEMBER 1, 2023

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. Disconnect the PLC from the open internet. If possible, utilize a TCP port that is different than the default port TCP 20256.

Energy and Utilities 114

Energy and Utilities VPN Authentication Passwords 114

Schneier on Security

MARCH 14, 2023

Big energy companies expect action whenever there is a move to end drilling leases for federal lands, in exchange for the tens of millions they contribute to congressional reelection campaigns. We should expect these techniques to get better and their utilization to grow, just as we’ve seen in so many other domains.

Energy and Utilities 337

Energy and Utilities Artificial Intelligence Technology Government 337

CyberSecurity Insiders

JUNE 11, 2021

ai DTI awards, focused on using artificial intelligence (AI) techniques and digital transformation to advance energy efficiency and lead the way to a lower-carbon, higher-efficiency economy that will ensure energy and climate security. .–( BUSINESS WIRE )–C3.ai ai Digital Transformation Institute ( C3.ai

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Digital transformation Energy and Utilities Computers and Electronics Artificial Intelligence 52

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.

Social Engineering 122

Social Engineering Energy and Utilities Phishing Internet 122

SecureList

MARCH 13, 2025

Additionally, Head Mare attacks utilized command-and-control (C2) servers exclusively linked to Twelve prior to these incidents. Anti-detection techniques Head Mare continued to use the Masquerading technique (T1655), naming utility executables like standard operating system files. An example download link is: hxxp://45[.]156[.]21[.]148:8443/winuac.exe

Energy and Utilities 75

Energy and Utilities Software Accountability Phishing 75

Security Affairs

JUNE 6, 2024

“We are reaching out to known LockBit victims and encouraging anyone who suspects they were a victim to visit our Internet Crime Complaint Center at ic3.gov.” .” said Bryan Vorndran, the Assistant Director at the FBI Cyber Division, during the 2024 Boston Conference on Cyber Security. on January 5, 2020.

Energy and Utilities 135

Energy and Utilities Ransomware Encryption Financial Services 135

eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 10, 2023

Markets and Use Cases LookingGlass is suitable for all verticals, with particular uptake when utilizing it in a third-party risk monitoring capacity. With roots in the NSA, the four main sectors adopting LookingGlass include defense, energy, financial, and government.

Energy and Utilities 105

Energy and Utilities Risk Internet Internet 105

Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 29, 2020

” During the last campaign, the hackers targeted multiple sectors including Government, financial, energy, food industry, healthcare, education, IT, and legal institutions. Samples from the Dark Caracal campaign (2017) utilized around 100 commands, compared to the current 120 command version we analyzed.

Energy and Utilities 135

Energy and Utilities Malware Government Healthcare 135

SecureWorld News

AUGUST 21, 2020

Here's what Blindingcan has accomplished so far: "A threat group with a nexus to North Korea targeted government contractors early this year to gather intelligence surrounding key military and energy technologies. Scan all software downloaded from the Internet prior to executing. Exercise caution when using removable media (e.g.,

Energy and Utilities 95

Energy and Utilities Passwords Antivirus Firewall 95

Security Affairs

MAY 9, 2020

BEC attacks continue to threaten organizations worldwide, according to the last Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) report , the FBI recorded 23,775 BEC attacks in 2019 that resulted in an estimated US$1.77 SilverTerrier has been active since at least 2014, it is a collective of over hundreds of individual threat actors.

Healthcare 100

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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.

Energy and Utilities 136

Energy and Utilities Technology Wireless Artificial Intelligence 136

Security Affairs

AUGUST 27, 2024

Versa Director is a centralized management and orchestration platform used primarily by Internet Service Providers (ISPs) and Managed Service Providers (MSPs) to manage and monitor Software-Defined Wide Area Networks (SD-WANs). victims and one non-U.S. ” reads the report published by Black Lotus Labs.

Energy and Utilities 127

Energy and Utilities Firewall Technology Malware 127

Security Affairs

AUGUST 29, 2018

It is not just about security, but in utilizing Blockchain to secure your company and your information. With how fast technology is improving and being included in everyday activities or jobs to make them fast and efficient, it is important to make sure you are secured, especially when on the internet. Energy Efficiency.

Energy and Utilities 74

Energy and Utilities Technology Cryptocurrency Internet 74

The Last Watchdog

NOVEMBER 16, 2020

Here are a few key takeaways: The security bottleneck The next great leap forward in digital technologies will give us driverless ground transportation, green cities that continually optimize energy usage and self-improving medical treatments. This, in fact, is the core security challenge companies face defending their business networks.

Software 182

Software Computers and Electronics Encryption Energy and Utilities 182

Security Boulevard

FEBRUARY 28, 2021

From IoT devices to internet-based services, the security of countless devices and web-based services' are dependant upon a secure Linux account privilege model. The energy firm did not say how many accounts were affected by the breach, which was first reported by MoneySavingExpert.com. Npower App Hack.

Energy and Utilities 145

Energy and Utilities Ransomware DDOS Accountability 145

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.

Risk 134

Risk Social Engineering Threat Detection Encryption 134

Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

JULY 21, 2022

The threat of attacks against Critical National Infrastructure (CNI) – energy, utilities, telecommunications, and transportation – is now front of mind for many. From the ransomware attack that compromised a major U.S. gas pipeline in 2021 to the rise of nation-state attacks, critical infrastructure organizations are under siege.

Cyber threats 71

Cyber threats Energy and Utilities Ransomware IoT 71

Hacker Combat

JUNE 3, 2021

Energy and power. Thomas Weber, the researcher at SEC Consult who identified these exposures, says that the switches are utilized in various significant positions across the network. According to Weber, he only identified a few affected gadgets as being vulnerable across the internet. Heavy machinery. Automation. Surveillance.

Firmware 85

Firmware Energy and Utilities Cyber Attacks Surveillance 85

SC Magazine

JULY 13, 2021

Town of Internet of Things in Hangzhou, China. The toolkit will be supplied through a partnership with Fortress Information Security, which is traditionally focused on the security of the energy market. Raysonho @ Open Grid Scheduler/Grid Engine/CC0 1.0). GBA Sentinel will assist international companies operating in the U.S.

Energy and Utilities 76

Energy and Utilities Small Business Media Marketing 76

Security Affairs

AUGUST 31, 2022

“The joint efforts of Proofpoint and PwC researchers provide a moderate confidence assessment that recent campaigns targeting the federal government, energy, and manufacturing sectors globally may represent recent efforts by TA423 / Red Ladon.” ” read the report published by the experts.

Energy and Utilities 98

Energy and Utilities Manufacturing Government Media 98

SecureWorld News

APRIL 25, 2024

Due to the attack, thousands of street lamps remained illuminated throughout the day, wasting significant energy and money. First, any organization that uses computers and the internet is a potential target of these attacks; there is no such thing as security by obscurity. However, the lighting issue was just the tip of the iceberg.

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Cyber Attacks Energy and Utilities Cyber Risk Risk 84