Schneier on Security

APRIL 7, 2022

government has previously attributed to the Main Intelligence Directorate of the General Staff of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation (the GRU). The botnet “targets network devices manufactured by WatchGuard Technologies Inc. WatchGuard) and ASUSTek Computer Inc. Those devices are still vulnerable.

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The Last Watchdog

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

I had an edifying conversation about this with Steve Hanna , distinguished engineer at Infineon Technologies , a global semiconductor leader in power systems and IoT, based in Neubiberg, Germany. Not coincidentally, industry standards groups and government regulators have stepped forward to embrace a vital supporting role.

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Schneier on Security

NOVEMBER 13, 2018

Due to ever-evolving technological advances, manufacturers are connecting consumer goods­ -- from toys to lightbulbs to major appliances­ -- to the internet at breakneck speeds. The Internet of Things fuses products with communications technology to make daily life more effortless. But software is different.

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SecureWorld News

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

Invest in security technology: Utilize advanced security technologies to protect critical infrastructure and data. OT/ICS environments are often critical components of all organizations, not just manufacturing and critical infrastructure. have not inventoried some or any of their IT systems.

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Schneier on Security

AUGUST 1, 2019

Once this is in place, it's easy for the government to demand that Facebook add another filter -- one that searches for communications that they care about -- and alert them when it gets triggered.

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SecureWorld News

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

The manufacturing industry has long been considered a prime target for cyberattacks due to the high value of its intellectual property, sensitive data, and operational infrastructure. According to a report by industrial cybersecurity firm Dragos , ransomware attacks targeting the manufacturing sector surged in 2022.

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Security Affairs

APRIL 5, 2025

The ransomware gang hit organizations in multiple industries, including education, healthcare, manufacturing, information technology, and government sectors. The Rhysida ransomware group has been active since May 2023. The victims of the group are targets of opportunity.

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Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

In the most recent campaign, the group targeted organizations in the communications, manufacturing, utility, transportation, construction, maritime, government, information technology, and education sectors. government neutralized the Volt Typhoon botnet taking over its C2 and deleting the bot from infected devices.

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SC Magazine

APRIL 9, 2021

As the Department of Defense works on standards to dictate 5G rollout, security requirements may be too much for IoT manufacturers. Of course, many security hurdles for IoT device manufacturers are not specific to 5G. In IoT, [manufacturers] want that low-cost sensor. Air Force Photo by Senior Airman Perry Aston).

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Security Affairs

MAY 22, 2020

ZLab researchers spotted a new malicious espionage activity targeting Italian companies operating worldwide in the manufacturing sector. This actor was first spotted by PaloAlto’s UNIT42 in 2018 during wide scale operations against technology, retail, manufacturing, and local government industries in the US, Europe and Asia.

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The Last Watchdog

NOVEMBER 4, 2019

Blockchain technology in 2019 may prove to be what the internet was in 1999. Blockchain, also referred to as distributed ledger technology , or DLT, is much more than just the mechanism behind Bitcoin and cryptocurrency speculation mania. However, cryptocurrencies are only one small part of blockchain technology.

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SecureWorld News

DECEMBER 8, 2024

A primary concern with quantum computing is its ability to break encryption standards essential to online communication, financial transactions, and secure government data. Current efforts to address quantum threats Recognizing these risks, organizations and governments are developing quantum-resistant cryptographic methods.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

MARCH 26, 2021

It’s well known that innovation in smart technology is already significantly improving countless parts of society. And, with governments across the world banning the sale of new petrol and diesel cars from as early as 2030 , this trend towards electric vehicles is only expected to rise. Smart factories tweaking their power load.

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SecureWorld News

APRIL 23, 2025

The Secure by Design initiative: a brief overview Launched in April 2023, Secure by Design aimed to shift the responsibility for cybersecurity upstream by encouraging software manufacturers to integrate security measures during the design phase.

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Trend Micro

OCTOBER 14, 2021

5G technology will usher in new personal services through smartphones, and it will also play a large part in industry. The option of Private 5G lets private companies and local governments have their own telecom infrastructures. We can see signs of increased activity in areas of business that use 5G around the world.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JANUARY 28, 2022

The 5G technology appears to be perfect from a distance, with its grand claims of fostering efficient interconnectivity and speedy data transfers between people, objects, and devices. Whirlpool has started deploying the 5G technology; other reputable organizations like Samsung, Nokia, and Cisco jump in on the trend.

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SecureWorld News

MAY 16, 2022

United States manufacturing giant Parker Hannifin recently announced the company fell victim to a ransomware attack, resulting in a data breach of employee information. Bleeping Computer shared this image from Conti's leak site: As the note says, Parker is a global leader in motion and control technologies.

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Schneier on Security

SEPTEMBER 26, 2019

It's also why the United States has blocked the cybersecurity company Kaspersky from selling its Russian-made antivirus products to US government agencies. Meanwhile, the chairman of China's technology giant Huawei has pointed to NSA spying disclosed by Edward Snowden as a reason to mistrust US technology companies.

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Security Boulevard

MARCH 29, 2024

One in four industrial enterprises had to temporarily cease operations due to cyberattacks within the past year, suggesting operational technology must improve. The post Industrial Enterprise Operational Technology Under Threat From Cyberattacks appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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Centraleyes

DECEMBER 16, 2024

As we approach 2025, the cybersecurity landscape is evolving rapidly, shaped by technological advancements, regulatory shifts, and emerging threats. By 2027, 75% of employees are expected to acquire or modify technology outside of ITs control, up from 41% in 2022. To keep up, organizations must stay ahead of these developments.

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Adam Shostack

JANUARY 2, 2025

[no description provided] Today, a global coalition led by civil society and technology experts sent a letter asking the government of Australia to abandon plans to introduce legislation that would undermine strong encryption.

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Trend Micro

OCTOBER 6, 2021

5G technology will usher in new personal services through smartphones, and it will also play a large part in industry. The option of Private 5G lets private companies and local governments have their own telecom infrastructures. We can see signs of increased activity in areas of business that use 5G around the world.

Manufacturing 105

Manufacturing Risk Government Technology 105

SecureWorld News

JANUARY 16, 2025

With the increasing reliance on digital technologies for operational efficiency, this sector has become a prime target for sophisticated cyber and physical threats. Leverage data analysis: Data analytics and IoT technologies are revolutionizing the oil and gas sector, enabling better monitoring and threat detection.

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The Last Watchdog

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

New government rules coupled with industry standards meant to give formal shape to the Internet of Things (IoT) are rapidly quickening around the globe. After all, government mandates combined with industry standards are the twin towers of public safety. Related: The need for supply chain security This is to be expected.

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The Hacker News

JANUARY 26, 2021

An evolving phishing campaign observed at least since May 2020 has been found to target high-ranking company executives across manufacturing, real estate, finance, government, and technological sectors with the goal of obtaining sensitive information.

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Trend Micro

OCTOBER 28, 2021

5G technology will usher in new personal services through smartphones, and it will also play a large part in industry. The option of Private 5G lets private companies and local governments have their own telecom infrastructures. We can see signs of increased activity in areas of business that use 5G around the world.

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Manufacturing Risk Government Technology 105

eSecurity Planet

JANUARY 22, 2021

A universe of devices and technology has fallen into our laps at a speed that organizations struggle to manage effectively. As more information about IoT device vulnerabilities is published, the pressure on industry and government authorities to enhance security standards might be reaching a tipping point. By 2025, we expect 21.5

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Hacker's King

DECEMBER 24, 2024

As the digital landscape evolves, cybersecurity remains a critical concern for businesses, governments, and individuals alike. With the advent of new technologies and rising cyber threats , 2025 promises significant shifts in the cybersecurity domain. Enhanced Focus on Data Privacy Data breaches have shown no signs of slowing down.

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Krebs on Security

OCTOBER 12, 2018

— had allegedly inserted hardware backdoors in technology sold to a number of American companies. Sager said he hadn’t heard anything about Supermicro specifically, but we chatted at length about the challenges of policing the technology supply chain. Below are some excerpts from our conversation. TS: Exactly.

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Security Affairs

DECEMBER 24, 2022

The Raspberry Robin worm attacks aimed at telecommunications and government office systems across Latin America, Australia, and Europe. Researchers from Trend Micro have uncovered a Raspberry Robin worm campaign targeting telecommunications and government office systems across Latin America, Australia, and Europe. Pierluigi Paganini.

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Schneier on Security

JUNE 8, 2021

During that same period, we’ve seen increasingly brazen cyberattacks by everyone from criminals to governments. In Joe Haldeman’s 1975 science-fiction novel The Forever War, he postulated a “stasis field” that forced his space marines to rely on nothing more than Roman military technologies, like javelins.

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Security Affairs

DECEMBER 14, 2022

After looking at 28 of the most popular manufacturers, our research team found 3.5 What is more, the overwhelming majority of internet-facing cameras are manufactured by Chinese companies. Most of the public-facing cameras we discovered are manufactured by the Chinese company Hikvision: the Cybernews research team found over 3.37

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The Hacker News

APRIL 1, 2025

Cybersecurity researchers have shed light on a new China-linked threat actor called Earth Alux that has targeted various key sectors such as government, technology, logistics, manufacturing, telecommunications, IT services, and retail in the Asia-Pacific (APAC) and Latin American (LATAM) regions.

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CSO Magazine

APRIL 24, 2023

One of the greatest fears among government officials and security experts is a crippling cyberattack on industrial organizations that run essential services, including electricity, water, oil and gas production, and manufacturing systems.

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Cisco Security

MARCH 23, 2021

For example, those in the financial services industry may see more activity around information stealers; others in manufacturing may be more likely to encounter ransomware. So, without further ado, and in no particular order, here are the industry trends: Technology. Manufacturing. This is what we’re going to cover in part two.

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Schneier on Security

MARCH 19, 2024

There is a lot we can learn about social media’s unregulated evolution over the past decade that directly applies to AI companies and technologies. Even if you choose not to willingly acquaint an AI assistant with your lifestyle and preferences, AI technology may make it easier for companies to learn about you.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

APRIL 9, 2021

European Enterprises mainly involved in manufacturing are being targeted by a new strain of Ransomware dubbed as Cring and confirmed sources say that the malware is being spread by exploitation of Fortinet VPN Vulnerability.

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