Security Affairs

APRIL 5, 2023

For some, a cyber criminal matches some of the Hollywood tropes: a person sitting alone in a dimly lit room, furiously mashing on a keyboard to steal information from a person or company. Strengthen operational integration and collaboration with members of the energy sector.

Energy and Utilities 98

Energy and Utilities Cyber threats Risk Cyber Risk 98

Security Affairs

MAY 15, 2025

is a vertically integrated electric utility serving the province of Nova Scotia, Canada. Its operations encompass generation, transmission, and distribution of electricity, utilizing a diverse mix of energy sources including coal, natural gas, hydroelectric, wind, tidal, oil, and biomass. or Caribbean utilities.

Data breaches 64

Data breaches Energy and Utilities Accountability Insurance 64

Security Affairs

MAY 2, 2019

The Department of Energy confirmed that in March a cyber event disrupted power grid operations in California, Wyoming, and Utah. The Department of Energy confirmed that on March 2019, between 9 a.m. a cyber event disrupted energy grid operations in California, Wyoming, and Utah. and 7 p.m.,

Energy and Utilities 111

Energy and Utilities Cyber Attacks Hacking Media 111

Joseph Steinberg

MAY 12, 2021

Over the ensuing years, experts have repeatedly pointed out that not only were many of the technology systems being deployed to improve the efficiency of fuel distribution infrastructure management introducing dangerous vulnerabilities, but that a cyber-attack against the operator of a fuel pipeline was eventually going to both occur and succeed.

Energy and Utilities 219

Energy and Utilities Ransomware Artificial Intelligence Cyber Attacks 219

Security Affairs

DECEMBER 26, 2023

2️ Cyber Attacks Against Energy (Oil & Gas) and Nuclear Sectors Critical infrastructure across all domains continues to remain a focal point for cyber-attacks, orchestrated by both cybercriminal elements and nation-state actors.

Cyber threats 140

Cyber threats Energy and Utilities Cyber Attacks Artificial Intelligence 140

Security Affairs

MARCH 5, 2025

Microsoft warns that China-backed APT Silk Typhoon linked to US Treasury hack, is now targeting global IT supply chains, using IT firms to spy and move laterally. Silk Typhoon is a China-linked cyber espionage group involved in the cyber attack against the US Treasury. ” reads the analysis published by Microsoft.

Energy and Utilities 64

Energy and Utilities Passwords VPN Healthcare 64

Security Affairs

AUGUST 31, 2022

Italian oil giant Eni was hit by a cyber attack, attackers compromised its computer networks, but the consequences appear to be minor. The Italian energy sector appears to be under attack, over the weekend, Italy’s energy agency Gestore dei Servizi Energetici SpA was hit by a cyber attack.

Energy and Utilities 109

Energy and Utilities Ransomware Cyber Attacks Hacking 109

Security Affairs

JANUARY 27, 2022

This isn’t the first time that Puerto Rico was hit by a cyber attack in recent years. In March 2021, Puerto Rico Electric Power Authority (PREPA) power utility confirmed early this week that it has been hacked over the weekend. SecurityAffairs – hacking, cyberattack). Pierluigi Paganini.

Energy and Utilities 113

Energy and Utilities DDOS Internet Internet 113

CyberSecurity Insiders

APRIL 18, 2023

Surprisingly, most of the data has been sold and used in multiple cyber attack campaigns, with only a small number of bank account credentials and healthcare data being utilized. The threat notice was extended to other countries in Europe, as Putin has put them at the top of his country’s foe list.

Energy and Utilities 91

Energy and Utilities Hacking Cyber Attacks Passwords 91

SecureWorld News

APRIL 25, 2024

Due to the attack, thousands of street lamps remained illuminated throughout the day, wasting significant energy and money. This is due to a technical issue connected to the recent cyber attack, when we were forced to shut down our IT systems. One of the most visible impacts was on the city's street lighting system.

Cyber Attacks 91

Cyber Attacks Energy and Utilities Cyber Risk Risk 91

Security Affairs

MAY 2, 2019

The Department of Energy confirmed that in March a cyber event disrupted power grid operations in California, Wyoming, and Utah. The Department of Energy confirmed that on March 2019, between 9 a.m. a cyber event disrupted energy grid operations in California, Wyoming, and Utah. and 7 p.m.,

Energy and Utilities 75

Energy and Utilities Cyber Attacks Hacking Media 75

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. Companies with an annual revenue of US$250,000 to US$999,999 report feeling less prepared to deal with cyber risks in 2023 (76%) than they did in 2022 (70%).

Cyber Risk 189

Cyber Risk Risk Insurance Energy and Utilities 189

SecureWorld News

OCTOBER 26, 2023

Energy and Utilities: Energy and utilities companies provide essential services to millions of people. Education: Educational institutions store a lot of student data, such as grades, financial aid information, and Social Security numbers. This data can be used by criminals to commit identity theft or fraud.

Hacking 104

Hacking Energy and Utilities Identity Theft Healthcare 104

Security Affairs

APRIL 19, 2024

China-linked threat actors are preparing cyber attacks against U.S. FBI Director Christopher Wray warned this week that China-linked threat actors are preparing an attack against U.S. 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

CyberSecurity Insiders

JUNE 3, 2021

This breach, like every major ransomware attack, was likely because of spear phishing, where someone either received the malware via an emailed attachment or clicked on a link that took them to a website that hosted it. This was how the Sony Pictures ransomware hack also took place in late 2014 and since. Ransomware is at the top.

Cybersecurity 136

Cybersecurity Energy and Utilities Social Engineering Phishing 136

The Security Ledger

SEPTEMBER 25, 2019

In this episode of the podcast #162: according to the non profit that oversees it, the first disruptive hack of the U.S. In this episode of the podcast #162: according to the non profit that oversees it, the first disruptive hack of the U.S. If you believe the headlines, the first known disruptive cyber attack against the U.S.

Cyber Attacks 40

Cyber Attacks Energy and Utilities Cyber Risk Firewall 40

Security Affairs

JULY 2, 2019

US Cyber Command posted on Twitter an alert about cyber attacks exploiting the CVE-2017-11774 vulnerability in Outlook. Security experts at Chronicle link the malware samples involved in the attacks to Iran-linked APT33 group (aka Elfin ), the same threat actor that developed the dreaded Shamoon malware.

Energy and Utilities 110

Energy and Utilities Malware Advertising InfoSec 110

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. For Hacking. Read the whole entry. » » Click the icon below to listen.

CSO 59

CSO Risk Energy and Utilities Social Engineering 59

Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

FEBRUARY 16, 2021

Electric grid utilities are deploying smart meters to better correspond to consumers energy demands while lowering costs. Besides the obvious benefits, IoT devices create an expanded threat landscape and have already been exploited in numerous cyber attacks (e.g., Mirai, Jeep Hack, etc.) Tue, 02/16/2021 - 16:33.

IoT 96

IoT Manufacturing Energy and Utilities Data collection 96

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

Spinone

SEPTEMBER 3, 2018

Financial institutions, healthcare, public sector and government agencies, manufacturing, and energy companies are all embracing digital business trends. For instance, DDOS attacks are effective because they send a barrage of requests that eventually overwhelm and take down the targeted servers.

Technology 40

Technology Energy and Utilities Authentication Cyber Attacks 40

Krebs on Security

FEBRUARY 25, 2022

The West has promised tougher sanctions are coming, but experts warn these will almost certainly trigger a Russian retaliation against America and its allies, which could escalate into cyber attacks on Western financial institutions and energy infrastructure. ” What kinds of attacks are experts most concerned about?

Energy and Utilities 307

Energy and Utilities Banking Cyber Attacks Technology 307

Security Boulevard

MARCH 31, 2021

A roundup of UK focused Cyber and Information Security News, Blog Posts, Reports and general Threat Intelligence from the previous calendar month, March 2021. How not to disclosure a Hack. UK fashion retailer FatFace angered customers in its handling of a customer data theft hack. UK Gov to Ramp up Cyber Offenses and Defences.

Energy and Utilities 122

Energy and Utilities Ransomware Hacking Banking 122

CyberSecurity Insiders

MARCH 25, 2022

United States Justice Department has accused four Russian government officials for launching cyber attacks on the critical infrastructure of the Joe Biden led nation between 2012 to 2018. The post US accuses four Russian Government Officials for launching Cyber Attacks appeared first on Cybersecurity Insiders.

Cyber Attacks 137

Cyber Attacks Government Energy and Utilities Hacking 137

Security Boulevard

FEBRUARY 28, 2021

While these Linux operating systems remain unpatched to prevent exploitation of the CVE-2021-3156 vulnerability, there are waiting to be hacked. Npower App Hack. Npower removed its mobile app after an attack exposed " some customers' financial and personal information." Kia Reportedly Under Ransomware Attack with $20M Demand.

Energy and Utilities 145

Energy and Utilities Ransomware DDOS Accountability 145

SecureWorld News

OCTOBER 21, 2021

CrowdStrike recently posted a blog about its investigation into a malicious hacking group known as LightBasin, or UNC1945. LightBasin hacks critical infrastructure with intention and competence. Senator Ron Wyden (D-OR) described the hack, which gave the bad actors access to billions of texts, as "espionage gold" to Vice's Motherboard.

Telecommunications 98

Telecommunications Energy and Utilities Passwords Hacking 98

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. Killnet continued its activities throughout 2022, preceding their attacks with an announcement on their Telegram channel.

DDOS 145

DDOS Ransomware Government Energy and Utilities 145

Security Affairs

MAY 10, 2021

FBI confirmed that the attack against the Colonial Pipeline over the weekend was launched by the Darkside ransomware gang. Federal Bureau of Investigation confirmed that the Colonial Pipeline was shut down due to a cyber attack carried out by the Darkside ransomware gang. SecurityAffairs – hacking, Colonial Pipeline).

Ransomware 145

Ransomware Energy and Utilities Healthcare Cybercrime 145

ForAllSecure

APRIL 26, 2022

Like any other criminal hack. It’s about challenging our expectations about the people who hack for a living. A village is like a mini conference within a larger conference and it is not just at DEF CON, ICS village is also at RSAC, Hack the Capital, AvergerCon, BSides, and many more. Van Norman: Absolutely.

Hacking 52

Hacking Energy and Utilities Manufacturing Firmware 52

Security Affairs

JUNE 17, 2019

” The hacking operations aimed at warning the Russian Government about the cyber capabilities of the U.S. Cyber Command and that could be used as a deterrent to the continuous interference attributed to Russian state-sponsored hackers. “In the past few months, Cyber Command’s resolve has been tested.

Malware 107

Malware Energy and Utilities Cyber Attacks Advertising 107