The Last Watchdog

DECEMBER 3, 2023

It is in this context that it is important to focus on the details of video technology. Encoders, for instance, consume significantly more energy than decoders – sometimes as much as 5 to 10 times as much energy, in comparison. In the past, there was an asynchronous relationship between these two categories of technology.

Energy and Utilities 196

Energy and Utilities Manufacturing Technology Marketing 196

Security Affairs

AUGUST 16, 2023

A phishing campaign employing QR codes targeted a leading energy company in the US, cybersecurity firm Cofense reported. “Beginning in May 2023, Cofense has observed a large phishing campaign utilizing QR codes targeting the Microsoft credentials of users from a wide array of industries.” com (Cloudflare’s Web3 services).

Phishing 98

Phishing Energy and Utilities Insurance Manufacturing 98

The Last Watchdog

DECEMBER 11, 2022

I recently visited with Thomas Rosteck, Division President of Connected Secure Systems (CSS) at Infineon Technologies , a global semiconductor manufacturer based in Neubiberg, Germany. Energy at the edges. How microcontrollers distribute energy is a very big deal. The result: energy conservation would advance significantly.

Internet 189

Internet Internet Energy and Utilities IoT 189

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 105

Energy and Utilities Ransomware Malware Government 105

IT Security Guru

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

According to a forecast by the International Energy Agency (IEA), electric car sales are expected to reach an all-time high in 2022. The primary technology to decarbonize the road transport sector, which accounts for 16% of world emissions , is electric automobiles. million EVs in the United States utilizes less than 0.5

Energy and Utilities 132

Energy and Utilities Accountability Advertising Risk 132

CyberSecurity Insiders

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

Division D: Energy: Title 1: Subtitle B: Cybersecurity.

Energy and Utilities 108

Energy and Utilities Cybersecurity Technology Architecture 108

The Last Watchdog

JULY 13, 2023

London, July 13, 2023 — Beazley, the leading specialist insurer, today published its latest Risk & Resilience report: Spotlight on: Cyber & Technology Risks 2023. The economic impact of cybercrime on business across the globe continues to reach new levels, with the cost predicted to reach US$10.5

Cyber Risk 189

Cyber Risk Risk Insurance Energy and Utilities 189

Cisco Security

AUGUST 26, 2021

With the addition of Kenna Security into our program we now have over 250 technology partners and over 400 integrations for our mutual customers to utilize. An integration with Cigent Technology is now available for Secure Endpoint customers to integrate with. Kenna has a healthy 3rd Party ecosystem of technology partners.

Technology 145

Technology Firewall VPN Authentication 145

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. Virsec is a leading innovator of memory protection technologies. Privilege account credentials are widely available for sale.

Hacking 212

Hacking Energy and Utilities System Administration Accountability 212

Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

In the most recent campaign, the group targeted organizations in the communications, manufacturing, utility, transportation, construction, maritime, government, information technology, and education sectors. The Volt Typhoon group has been active since at least mid-2021 it carried out cyber operations against critical infrastructure.

Energy and Utilities 137

Energy and Utilities VPN Manufacturing Firewall 137

CyberSecurity Insiders

JULY 8, 2021

The 2021 ISG Provider Lens Utilities Industry – Services and Solutions report for North America finds lockdowns and social-distancing requirements revealed new vulnerabilities in an industry that traditionally has focused on the risks of weather and natural disasters, the report says.

Digital transformation 52

Digital transformation Energy and Utilities Marketing Technology 52

Security Affairs

APRIL 19, 2024

In the most recent campaign, the group targeted organizations in the communications, manufacturing, utility, transportation, construction, maritime, government, information technology, and education sectors. The Volt Typhoon group has been active since at least mid-2021 it carried out cyber operations against critical infrastructure.

Energy and Utilities 134

Energy and Utilities Telecommunications Technology Government 134

Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

. “As early as 2022, APT28 actors had utilized compromised EdgeRouters to facilitate covert cyber operations against governments, militaries, and organizations around the world.” APT28 group deployed Python scripts on compromised EdgeRouters to collect and validate stolen webmail account credentials.

Energy and Utilities 134

Energy and Utilities Government Firewall Malware 134

The Last Watchdog

MARCH 13, 2019

This will be led by the manufacturing, consumer, transportation and utilities sectors. One recent study demonstrated how, by analyzing readings from a smart home, such as energy consumption, carbon monoxide and carbon dioxide levels, and humidity changes, it was possible to triangulate what someone had for dinner. Likewise, the U.S.

Internet 189

Internet Internet IoT Energy and Utilities 189

SecureWorld News

OCTOBER 26, 2023

And as the use of technology continues to increase across all aspects of shipping–from ship networks to offshore installations and shoreside control centres–so does the potential for cybersecurity breaches,' reported Heavylift PFI, quoting Tom Walters, partner at the Hollman Fenwick Willan law firm." A Notice of Privacy Incident issued Oct.

Hacking 104

Hacking Energy and Utilities Identity Theft Healthcare 104

eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

To this end, some impressive technology has been created to combat the technological side of the issue, to keep hackers and similar bad actors from accessing data and account privileges they shouldn’t. However, the technological side of cybersecurity is no longer the weakest link in a company’s proverbial chain.

Social Engineering 121

Social Engineering Energy and Utilities Phishing Internet 121

Security Affairs

APRIL 2, 2023

The Sandworm group (aka BlackEnergy , UAC-0082 , Iron Viking , Voodoo Bear , and TeleBots ) has been active since 2000, it operates under the control of Unit 74455 of the Russian GRU’s Main Center for Special Technologies (GTsST). ” reads the report published by Mandiant. ” concludes the report.

Energy and Utilities 98

Energy and Utilities Media Hacking Technology 98

SecureList

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

Figures of the year In 2022, Kaspersky mobile products and technology detected: 1,661,743 malicious installers 196,476 new mobile banking Trojans 10,543 new mobile ransomware Trojans Trends of the year Mobile attacks leveled off after decreasing in the second half of 2021 and remained around the same level throughout 2022.

Mobile 142

Mobile Malware Adware Banking 142

SecureWorld News

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

Users could log into their account any time to see real time positioning of their tracker. An inexpensive phone could be purchased and left in someone’s bag or car for several days while an app communicates with the user’s account to notify them whenever the phone is on the move. Not so fast.

Wireless 115

Wireless Energy and Utilities Technology Data privacy 115

eSecurity Planet

JULY 28, 2021

Whether perceived or real, a lack of understanding about blockchain technology has slowed the adoption of advanced distributed database technology in the past decade. We’ll look at what blockchain technology is, how its development relates to cybersecurity, and the state of blockchain-based security solutions.

Cybersecurity 136

Cybersecurity Cryptocurrency Technology Energy and Utilities 136

Digital Shadows

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

But in the flood of AI technologies, it’s difficult to know which tools deliver on their promises and which ones are just hype. Committees should also ask how the model authenticates user permissions—is it using an administrative account or acting on behalf of the user?

Energy and Utilities 59

Energy and Utilities Marketing Manufacturing Engineering 59

Webroot

MARCH 4, 2024

promise users “realistic yet fantasy-fueled relationships” using advanced artificial intelligence technology to create the ideal AI girl/boyfriend according to the user’s preferences. Energy efficiency Smart grids balance energy supply and demand, minimizing wastage. Renewable energy sources integrate seamlessly into the grid.

Energy and Utilities 119

Energy and Utilities Artificial Intelligence Manufacturing Banking 119

SecureWorld News

MARCH 23, 2021

electrical grid provides the country the power to enjoy all the luxuries of modern life and technology. Government Accountability Office (GAO) has released a report, Electricity Grid Cybersecurity , detailing concerns with the cybersecurity of the grid in the U.S. including the electricity grid.

Energy and Utilities 62

Energy and Utilities Risk Internet Internet 62

CyberSecurity Insiders

OCTOBER 28, 2022

Risk assessments including understanding of threat vectors due to introduction of new technologies is not typically or adequately addressed. Cloud services are adopted to meet specific requirements such as a third-party assessment tool, GRC tool, tools for corporate segmentation etc. Using Purdue model for segmentation as a gold standard.

IoT 134

IoT Architecture Energy and Utilities Firewall 134

Hacker Combat

JUNE 3, 2021

Industrial switches are made using universal firmware developed by Korenix Technology, a leading provider for industrial networking solutions based in Taiwan. These vulnerabilities include: Backdoor account. Energy and power. SEC Consult , a cyber-security consultancy based in Austria, was the first to discover these exposures.

Firmware 85

Firmware Energy and Utilities Cyber Attacks Surveillance 85

eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021

5G technology will improve some IoT use cases, thereby adding to the proliferation of IoT devices – a phenomena individuals and organizations aren’t prepared to fully defend in the immediate future. Untrusted proprietary technologies that fail to meet these standards pose lingering threats to their clients and inefficiencies.

Risk 137

Risk Cybersecurity IoT Wireless 137

SecureList

NOVEMBER 26, 2021

We have seen targeted attacks exploiting the vulnerability to target companies in research and development, the energy sector and other major industries, banking, the medical technology sector, as well as telecoms and IT. That library was then loaded by the legitimate MsMpEng.exe by utilizing the DLL side-loading technique.

Malware 134

Malware Banking Energy and Utilities Accountability 134

SecureList

AUGUST 15, 2022

For instance, J-Lightning Application purported to help users to invest into a Polish oil refinery, a Russian energy company, a Chinese cryptocurrency exchange and an American investment fund. accounted for 89.95% of attacks on Spanish users. These are fraudulent apps that offer users to fill out fake welfare applications. 96,55%).

Mobile 140

Mobile Adware Banking Malware 140

eSecurity Planet

APRIL 7, 2023

Medical Technologies (Ultrasound machines, heart monitors, etc.) The Forescout Platform’s ability to work across a wide variety of technologies enables large sprawling enterprises to use a single solution to manage and control network access world wide. Virtual and cloud instances (containers, servers, routers, etc.)

IoT 98

IoT Technology Energy and Utilities Wireless 98

Centraleyes

FEBRUARY 23, 2025

In fact, horizon scanning has been used for years in fields like healthcare, technology, and public policy to anticipate challenges before they become problems. Instead of just reacting to whats in your face, youre scanning the distance for troublewhether its new laws, disruptive technologies, or shifts in public expectations.

Energy and Utilities 52

Energy and Utilities Data privacy Risk Healthcare 52

Centraleyes

JULY 15, 2024

Generative AI stands as one of the most transformative technologies of our era. The rise of generative AI brings forth notable risks that need careful management to ensure the technology benefits society without causing undue harm. At the same time, it enabled users of this new technology to reap it benefits.

Risk 52

Risk Energy and Utilities Technology Government 52

SecureList

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

These attacks were extremely carefully orchestrated – to conduct them, Lazarus stole the source code of a cryptocurrency-related computer game, promoted social media accounts related to that game, and obtained access to a unique chain of zero-day exploits used to infect targets visiting the game website.

IoT 118

IoT Energy and Utilities Phishing Cryptocurrency 118

Security Boulevard

MARCH 22, 2022

With the increase of supply chain attacks on everything from logging software like Log4J to takeovers of important JavaScript packages to compromises of network utility tools like SolarWinds, more and more organizations are recognizing the need to adopt a Zero Trust mindset. The inventory should also include service and admin accounts.

Software 105

Software Architecture Energy and Utilities Risk 105

SecureList

NOVEMBER 23, 2021

For example, a popular tactic in spyware attacks is now to send phishing e-mails from compromised corporate mail accounts of a partner organization of the intended victim. And sometimes attackers manage to refrain from using not only any malicious, but also suspicious and untrusted infrastructure.

Spyware 136

Spyware Phishing Cybercrime Energy and Utilities 136

Spinone

MARCH 10, 2019

Data is driving business for most organizations who utilize technology to carry out normal business operations. Unlike only a decade or so ago, the number of businesses who don’t utilize technology for some type of business-critical operation is few and far between. The stakes today are higher than ever before.

Ransomware 53

Ransomware Backups Energy and Utilities Encryption 53

SecureList

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

Using a malicious script, the attackers redirected their targets’ incoming email to an email address controlled by the attackers, gathering data from the compromised accounts. Although there was a public report of drones used to hack a Wi-Fi network in 2022, there are no accounts of similar events happening in 2023.

Hacking 140

Hacking Energy and Utilities Malware Media 140

Spinone

AUGUST 25, 2020

There are tools ranging from apps for accounting & finance, administration, ERP & logistics, HR & legal, creative tools, web development, office applications, etc. Computers are much better at repetitive tasks that require monotonous activities such as crunching numbers and examining data than humans.

Energy and Utilities 52

Energy and Utilities Risk Accountability Technology 52