eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021

Unfortunately, threat actors can also take advantage of 5G’s enhanced connectivity, executing network attacks faster than ever before. Hackers can spread malware via IoT networks, disrupt supply chains in development, and use a fleet of routers as an IoT botnet to launch a DDoS attack. NTIA and CISA: Memos from the Feds.

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eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 10, 2023

Dashboards clearly state the quantity and types of indicators of compromise (IoCs) and also provide Pulses to quickly summarize threats and their impact. Additionally, dashboards share data about threat names, any relevant reference URLs, tags, adversary and malware families, and attack IDs.

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Security Boulevard

DECEMBER 13, 2024

As 2024 comes to a close, I revisit my forecasts to assess their utility in guiding meaningful decisions. Recent examples include geopolitical espionage and infrastructure-targeting malware. The brutal reality is that cybersecurity predictions are only as valuable as their accuracy. Sources : MIT Technology Review , CSIS Analysis.

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Security Boulevard

FEBRUARY 28, 2021

The energy firm did not say how many accounts were affected by the breach, which was first reported by MoneySavingExpert.com. In Israel, Iranian state actors attempted, without success, to attack Israeli water utilities last year. Apple Users Targeted by ‘Mysterious’ Malware. Npower App Hack.

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SecureWorld News

NOVEMBER 16, 2021

Rural and Municipal Utility Advanced Cybersecurity Grant and Technical Assistance Program (Sec. 40125): An additional $350 million will be dispersed between 2022 and 2026 to develop cyber defenses for the energy sector. Further, language of the bill states grants will be given as the CISA Director deems appropriate.

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SecureList

DECEMBER 14, 2022

Industroyer2 was discovered in the network of a Ukrainian energy provider, and it is very unlikely that the attacker would have been able to develop it without access to the same ICS equipment as used by the victim. One month later, a new strain named RansomBoggs again hit Ukrainian targets – both malware families were attributed to Sandworm.

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eSecurity Planet

DECEMBER 19, 2023

Before companies can effectively and safely use generative AI tools, employees must be educated on utilizing best practices: writing prompts that achieve desired outcomes, keeping data security and privacy in mind when inputting data, identifying the quality and security of AI, verifying AI output, and more,” elaborates Arti Raman, CEO Portal26.

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Jane Frankland

JANUARY 12, 2025

Sectors like energy, healthcare, transportation, utilities, and financial systems are increasingly at risk because they are integral to national security and daily life. AI Malware will become smarter, and capable of learning from detection attempts and adapting in real time to evade security barriers.

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