SecureList

APRIL 27, 2023

The group went after high-profile entities operating in the government, aviation, energy, telecoms and banking sectors. The new variant is also.NET-based, with several modifications in its execution flow compared to the original version; but still utilizing Exchange Web Services (EWS) via the victim’s mailbox for operations.

Energy and Utilities 145

Energy and Utilities Malware Government Manufacturing 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?

Risk 134

Risk Social Engineering Threat Detection Encryption 134

CyberSecurity Insiders

JUNE 3, 2021

Mind you, SolarWinds software is used to monitor network traffic by someone of the biggest names in the federal government (such as the Treasury department, the department of Commerce, department of Energy, NATO, and the European parliament). It also puts a price on the data—which creates a market for it.

Cybersecurity 136

Cybersecurity Energy and Utilities Social Engineering Phishing 136

The Security Ledger

MAY 16, 2024

Related Stories Citing Attacks On Small Utilities, Dragos Launches Community Defense Program FBI: Iranian APT Targets Israeli-Made PLCs Used In Critical Industries China Calls Out U.S. ” As Chris and I discuss, social engineering attacks are the first step in many sophisticated attacks. Read the whole entry. »

CSO 59

CSO Risk Energy and Utilities Social Engineering 59

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. This includes using easily guessed passwords and falling victim to phishing and socially engineered techniques such as business email compromise.

Cyber threats 71

Cyber threats Energy and Utilities Ransomware IoT 71

CyberSecurity Insiders

JANUARY 16, 2022

More than 1,500 organizations worldwide spanning Financial Services, Defense, Manufacturing, Energy, Aerospace, and Transportation Systems trust OPSWAT to secure their files and devices; ensure compliance with industry and government-driven policies and regulations, and protect their reputation, finances,? networking infrastructure.

Engineering 124

Engineering Cybersecurity Energy and Utilities Software 124

eSecurity Planet

APRIL 7, 2023

You may use a VPN or install utilities to capture and forward traffic to other subnets, or configure proxychains. There are multiple other attack angles to test, including: Network compromises Social engineering (e.g., Besides, attacking tools can send multiple probes or headers along with their requests (e.g.,

Penetration Testing 141

Penetration Testing Social Engineering Energy and Utilities Hacking 141

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).

Cybersecurity 145

Cybersecurity Cyber Insurance Cybercrime IoT 145

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 has also advised state and local government, utilities, large infrastructure and logistics organizations. His expertise is in social engineering, technology, security algorithms and business.

Computers and Electronics 126

Computers and Electronics Technology Information Security Education 126

Security Boulevard

APRIL 28, 2021

Networks can also be easily breached by social engineering, password theft, or tainted USBs, as in the Stuxnet attack. . . A few years ago, a group of attackers used the Trojan to deploy SCADA-related plugins against victims in energy and ICS/SCADA networks in Ukraine and around the world. Additional Learning.

Energy and Utilities 72

Energy and Utilities Malware DDOS Internet 72

SecureList

FEBRUARY 16, 2023

In addition to that, they might ask the victim to cover the “shipping costs” Growing utility rates and an increase in the price of natural resources have prompted several governments to start discussing compensations for the population. Payout notices could arrive by mail, email, or as a text message.

Phishing 118

Phishing Scams Accountability Energy and Utilities 118

SecureList

NOVEMBER 29, 2024

The malware utilizes cloud resources for its C2 (command and control) servers, which it accesses via APIs using authentication tokens. Interestingly, Twelve shares infrastructure, utilities and TTPs (Tactics, Techniques and Procedures) with the DARKSTAR ransomware group (formerly known as Shadow or COMET).

Energy and Utilities 98

Energy and Utilities Ransomware Malware Government 98

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. “As

Cybersecurity 140

Cybersecurity CISO Government Technology 140

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.

IoT 115

IoT Energy and Utilities Phishing Cryptocurrency 115

SecureList

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

APT targeting turns toward satellite technologies, producers and operators The only known case of an attack utilizing satellite technologies that happened in recent years was the KA-SAT network hack of 2022. They advertise on dark web platforms and employ various techniques, including malware, phishing, and other social engineering methods.

Hacking 141

Hacking Energy and Utilities Media Malware 141

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. These groups are also shifting toward more human-centric exploits , like social engineering and insider assistance. But it doesnt stop there.

Cybersecurity 130

Cybersecurity CISO Insurance IoT 130

Herjavec Group

JULY 29, 2021

I’ve always believed that the best way to build a strong cybersecurity program is to utilize all the data. Threat actors have developed social engineering approaches that leverage the uncertainty and chaos of the pandemic in order to deliver their malicious software.

Cybersecurity 52

Cybersecurity Digital transformation Cyber Attacks Ransomware 52

SecureList

JANUARY 29, 2025

Therefore, many countries are looking for their way into the new technological order, investing in promising research and development in a variety of areas: AI and machine learning, quantum computing, optical electronics, new materials, energy sources and types of engines, satellites and telecommunications, genetics, biotechnology and medicine.

Technology 87

Technology Computers and Electronics Energy and Utilities Risk 87