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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SecureWorld News

JUNE 17, 2020

New research from Israeli security firm JSOF recently found vulnerabilities in millions of critical Internet of Things (IoT) and Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) devices in a range of fields and industries. Iot and IIoT security risks. Iot and IIoT security risk mitigation.

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IoT Energy and Utilities Internet Internet 60

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.

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Hacking Energy and Utilities System Administration Accountability 212

eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021

Exposing the Internet of Things (IoT) Universe. Consumer electronics, business, network appliances, and industrial IoT (IIoT) devices are all driving the exponential growth of IoT systems. IoT products are notoriously vulnerable appliances because the build prioritizes ease of use and connectivity.

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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.

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SecureList

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

The economic downturn (caused by energy prices, inflation, sanctions, etc.) Businesses most at risk are aerospace and defense contractors, as well as critical infrastructure operators (utilities such as water, electricity, and Internet, but also hospitals and operators of large cyber-physical systems such as dams).

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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.

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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.

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Cyber threats Energy and Utilities Ransomware IoT 71

eSecurity Planet

APRIL 7, 2023

IoT (printers, IP phones, security cameras, etc.) Although the features beyond network access control and services can be valuable, they are beyond the scope of this review and will not be covered further here. Agents Forescout Platform is an agentless solution. Network infrastructure (switches, routers, wireless access points, etc.)

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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. For organizations that have implemented an Industry 4.0

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SecureWorld News

MARCH 23, 2021

The increased connectivity brought on by the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) allows for more real-time monitoring and adjustment of power, but with those benefits also comes greater risk. electrical grid provides the country the power to enjoy all the luxuries of modern life and technology.

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SC Magazine

MAY 1, 2021

Prior to joining Delta Dental, Almeida was the CISO at Covanta Holding Corporation, a leader in energy-from-waste management services. He was previously senior manager at Deloitte, focused on IoT and industrial cybersecurity. He has also advised state and local government, utilities, large infrastructure and logistics organizations.

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ForAllSecure

MAY 13, 2022

For example, in 2009, the Obama administration provided financial incentives to utilities in the United States. And again, smart meters were positioned squarely as making the environment more friendly by knowing how and when energy is being used by individual customers. It was all this discovery on the internet that brought me to it.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

FEBRUARY 16, 2021

Critical Success Factors to Widespread Deployment of IoT. Digital technology and connected IoT devices have proliferated across industries and into our daily lives. Electric grid utilities are deploying smart meters to better correspond to consumers energy demands while lowering costs. Threat vectors on IoT.

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IoT Manufacturing Energy and Utilities Data collection 96

Google Security

NOVEMBER 2, 2022

Posted by Dave Kleidermacher, Eugene Liderman, and Android and Made by Google security teams We believe that security and transparency are paramount pillars for electronic products connected to the Internet. Proposed Principles for IoT Security Labeling Schemes We believe in five core principles for IoT labeling schemes.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

OCTOBER 23, 2023

The threat of attacks against Critical National Infrastructure (CNI) – energy, utilities, telecommunications, and transportation – is a top priority. Data Breach Cloud Security Internet Of Things Access Control Chris Harris | EMEA Technical Director More About This Author > Schema

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SecureList

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

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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ForAllSecure

APRIL 26, 2022

But also war over the internet. It's individual pieces of it that fall apart and become a nightmare for that company or that utility or whatever. Here’s the PBS News Hour: PBS NEWS HOUR: Judy Woodruff: The federal government today confirmed that a Russian criminal group is behind the hacking of a crucial energy pipeline.

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Hacking Energy and Utilities Manufacturing Firmware 52

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. According to the International Energy Agency , these attacks at least doubled across most sectors between 2020 and 2022. What Are the Key Report Findings?

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The Last Watchdog

NOVEMBER 10, 2024

The Internet of Things is growing apace. Related: The Top 12 IoT protocols Deployment of 5G and AI-enhanced IoT systems is accelerating. This, in turn, is driving up the number of IoT-connected devices in our homes, cities, transportation systems and critical infrastructure. This, indeed, is what’s happening.

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