The Security Ledger

MAY 3, 2022

The very same features and capabilities that enabled John Deere and its dealers to disable the stolen hardware could lay the groundwork for a disastrous cyber attack on the agricultural sector, in which state sponsored actors or even cyber criminal groups brick critical farm equipment at crucial moments in the planting or harvesting season.

Cyber Risk 40

Cyber Risk Risk Cyber Attacks Manufacturing 40

Security Affairs

JANUARY 9, 2022

UK defence chief Sir Tony Radakin warns of Russian submarines threatening the undersea network of internet cables, which are critical infrastructure of our society. Security experts worldwide have warned multiple times about undersea cable tapping for espionage purposes.

Manufacturing 141

Manufacturing Hacking Risk Cyber Attacks 141

Security Affairs

DECEMBER 30, 2019

Astra Linux is a Debian-based distro developed in Russia by the Scientific/Manufacturing Enterprise Rusbitech RusBITech about ten years ago. The Astra Linux distribution was initially used only by private companies, later Russian government agencies started using it after it was certified to handle classified information.

Media 71

Media Internet Internet Government 71

Cisco Security

OCTOBER 18, 2021

Major research efforts on how to detect these IEDs and detonate them harmlessly, or to infiltrate and disrupt bomb manufacturing, were referred by the idiom “Left of Boom.” A few years ago, the word ‘resilience’ wasn’t in the cyber vocabulary. Frameworks. It’s a concept, and a catchy slogan, but it’s not a framework.

Cybersecurity 121

Cybersecurity CISO Insurance Risk 121

Security Boulevard

MARCH 24, 2022

Large scale cyber-attacks with major impact on Ukrainian infrastructure or services have not been observed. Analysts acknowledge that in the fog of war, government entities or private institutions likely have not identified nor reported all cyber-incidents. Viasat Inc.,

Ransomware 59

Ransomware Malware Government Antivirus 59

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,?

Engineering 124

Engineering Cybersecurity Energy and Utilities Software 124

The Last Watchdog

JUNE 4, 2019

Maryland was one of the very first states to recognize the importance of information security, not only as a critical issue for the nation, but also as a strategic industry for the state,” said Governor Larry Hogan. Attila and Prevailion founders are intelligence community veterans.

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Cybersecurity Computers and Electronics Technology Marketing 193

Spinone

DECEMBER 26, 2018

VoIP phishing and impersonation also victimized millions of corporate employees across the world , contributing to an even greater cyber threat. The contemporary world has witnessed the rise of the Internet and global communication, and collaboration technologies, including mobile data use and the culture of bring your own device [BYOD].

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Security Awareness Risk Cyber threats Cyber Risk 40

Schneier on Security

JUNE 8, 2021

Transportation Command in 2017, after learning that their computerized logistical systems were mostly unclassified and on the internet. Military software is unlikely to be any more secure than commercial software. .” That was Bruce’s response at a conference hosted by U.S.

Software 361

Software Cybersecurity Backups Manufacturing 361

Security Affairs

MARCH 3, 2024

Private Plane Owners’ Data Linked to LA Intl. Private Plane Owners’ Data Linked to LA Intl. Private Plane Owners’ Data Linked to LA Intl.

Cybercrime 104

Cybercrime Retail Artificial Intelligence Hacking 104

Approachable Cyber Threats

DECEMBER 6, 2023

Privilege Misuse: disgruntled employee e.g. posts sensitive data publically Lost and Stolen Assets: laptop or phone left in cafe or pickpocketed Denial of Service: DDoS and DoS based attacks Everything Else: things like ATM card skimmers What influences our perception of successful cybersecurity attack causes? 2018) "Causes of Death".

Cybersecurity 106

Cybersecurity Social Engineering Data breaches Engineering 106

Approachable Cyber Threats

DECEMBER 13, 2022

If the news media and the internet are leading us astray, maybe we can pinpoint what those influences are and systematically reduce our bias on those topics. What did “the internet” think caused breaches in 2021? What influences our perception of cybersecurity breach causes? Do those perceptions reflect reality? Follow us - stay ahead.

Data breaches 106

Data breaches Social Engineering Engineering Phishing 106

Approachable Cyber Threats

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

If the news media and the internet are leading us astray, maybe we can pinpoint what those influences are and systematically reduce our bias on those topics. What did “the internet” think was causing breaches in 2020? But that isn’t what Verizon’s data showed. What influences our perception of cybersecurity breach causes?

Data breaches 98

Data breaches Social Engineering Engineering Phishing 98

NopSec

FEBRUARY 9, 2017

As we look forward into 2017 cyber attacks , information security teams have to think like hackers in order to stay ahead of the challenges to come. Media reports in 2016 brought nation-state-sponsored cyber attacks to the public consciousness to an unprecedented degree. For a preview, read on.

Cybersecurity 40

Cybersecurity DDOS IoT Social Engineering 40

Approachable Cyber Threats

DECEMBER 7, 2023

Privilege Misuse: disgruntled employee e.g. posts sensitive data publicly Lost and Stolen Assets: laptop or phone left in cafe or pickpocketed Denial of Service: DDoS and DoS based attacks Everything Else: things like ATM card skimmers What influences our perception of successful cybersecurity attack causes? 2018) "Causes of Death".

Cybersecurity 52

Cybersecurity Social Engineering Data breaches Engineering 52

Approachable Cyber Threats

DECEMBER 13, 2022

If the news media and the internet are leading us astray, maybe we can pinpoint what those influences are and systematically reduce our bias on those topics. What did “the internet” think caused breaches in 2021? What influences our perception of cybersecurity breach causes? Do those perceptions reflect reality? Read more of the ACT

Data breaches 52

Data breaches Social Engineering Engineering Phishing 52

ForAllSecure

APRIL 26, 2022

This was a coordinated attack, over months, with an arguably political goal in the end. So there’s a need, a definite need, for information security professionals to have access to industrial control systems -- not virtual, but actual hands on systems -- so they can learn. But also war over the internet.

Hacking 52

Hacking Energy and Utilities Manufacturing Firmware 52

The Last Watchdog

JUNE 1, 2020

The Internet Security Alliance ( ISA ) is a trade association and think tank whose members include prominent corporations in a wide cross section of industries. So the foundation was built as an open system and that created a market totally favoring the attack community. We need a similar social contract for cybersecurity.

Cyber Risk 199

Cyber Risk Risk Insurance Cybersecurity 199

Spinone

SEPTEMBER 3, 2018

Financial institutions, healthcare, public sector and government agencies, manufacturing, and energy companies are all embracing digital business trends. Along with securing digital transactions, blockchain technology integration within existing security protocols reduces numerous cybersecurity risks.

Energy and Utilities 40

Energy and Utilities Technology Authentication Banking 40