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. whether done through the network or locally.

Energy and Utilities 101

Energy and Utilities Threat Detection Manufacturing Technology 101

CyberSecurity Insiders

APRIL 24, 2023

The results focus on common edge use cases in seven vertical industries – healthcare, retail, finance, manufacturing, energy and utilities, transportation, and U.S. Surprisingly, ransomware dropped to eighth place out of eight in attack type. However, ransomware criminals and their attacks are relentless.

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Energy and Utilities Retail Manufacturing IoT 94

Cisco Security

AUGUST 26, 2021

We constantly see new threats, and threat vectors, come and go; which puts a tremendous strain on the InfoSec teams that have to protect organizations and businesses from these threats. This year we saw the reemergence of old vectors: from ransomware & trojans, to supply chain attacks. Read more here.

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Technology Firewall VPN Authentication 145

Security Boulevard

DECEMBER 13, 2024

As 2024 comes to a close, I revisit my forecasts to assess their utility in guiding meaningful decisions. Critical Infrastructure Targets Grade: PASS Critical infrastructure remains a primary target, with sectors like energy and healthcare facing ransomware and disruptive attacks. Sources : CISA Alerts , World Economic Forum.

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Cybersecurity Energy and Utilities CISO Marketing 59

eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 10, 2023

URLhaus Best for malicious URL detection abuse.ch’s URLhaus feed project compiles data about malicious URLs into user-friendly databases. Users with less IT infrastructure of their own can use agnostic threat feeds for additional threat detection support.

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Internet Internet Cybersecurity Malware 96

Spinone

JANUARY 8, 2019

A huge threat to Software-as-a-Service systems that are utilized is BYOD devices and also end users granting permissions to third-party applications that do not need or are authorized to have the access they may be requesting to sensitive company data. Ransomware is equally as dangerous when it comes to public cloud storage.

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Data privacy Backups Energy and Utilities Software 40

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. Total Fitness Ransomware Attack. UK media didn't report UK gym chain Total Fitness had been hit by a ransomware attack. NCSC ransomware PDF. Sero and CD Projekt Ransomware Attacks.

Energy and Utilities 145

Energy and Utilities Ransomware DDOS Accountability 145

SecureList

DECEMBER 14, 2022

On the very first day of the conflict (February 24, 2022), a massive wave of indiscriminate pseudo-ransomware and wiper attacks hit Ukrainian entities. Our assessment of the threat landscape in Ukraine in the first months of the war can be found on SecureList. Taking sides: professional ransomware groups, hacktivists, and DDoS attacks.

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DDOS Ransomware Government Energy and Utilities 145

Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

AUGUST 12, 2024

The Critical Infrastructure edition of the 2024 Thales Data Threat Report highlights the threats that businesses in the Energy, Utilities, Telecom, Transportation, and Logistics sectors face. 15% of the CI organizations have experienced a breach in the last 12 months, with ransomware being the biggest threat.

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Cybersecurity Energy and Utilities Digital transformation Threat Reports 62

eSecurity Planet

DECEMBER 19, 2023

2023 cybersecurity issues will continue: Weak IT fundamentals, poor cybersecurity awareness, and ransomware will still cause problems and make headlines. Andy Grolnick, CEO of Graylog, cautions that “In 2023, ransomware is still the dominant threat in the minds of security teams. Bottom line: Prepare now based on risk.

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Cybersecurity CISO Government Technology 140

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. Ransomware remains a prominent threat, but the methods have evolved. million annually compared to those that don’t.

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Cybersecurity CISO Insurance IoT 130

The Last Watchdog

DECEMBER 15, 2024

Despite Russias selective crackdowns on ransomware groups, this trend poses escalating risks. treats ransomware as state-sponsored terrorism, countermeasures could become far more aggressive, reshaping the fight against cyber threats. water utility, highlights the escalating threat to critical infrastructure.

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Cybersecurity Cyber threats CISO Energy and Utilities 290