Security Affairs

AUGUST 27, 2024

Although details are limited, Versa Networks confirmed one case where the vulnerability was exploited due to a customer’s failure to implement recommended firewall guidelines. ” This malware, designed specifically for Versa Director, currently has zero detections on VirusTotal.

Energy and Utilities 133

Energy and Utilities Firewall Technology Malware 133

Cisco Security

NOVEMBER 9, 2021

Interest in industrial control systems (ICS) security has shot up in response to cyberattacks on organizations like the city of Oldsmar’s water utility , Honda , Merck , Maersk , and Johannesburg’s electric utility. Manufacturers, energy and water utilities, mines, ports, railways, roadways, and more.

Energy and Utilities 145

Energy and Utilities Architecture Manufacturing IoT 145

SecureWorld News

AUGUST 21, 2020

This is malware you'll want to watch out for. According to the new CISA report , Blindingcan is a new malware strain used by malicious North Korean cyber actors. This campaign utilized compromised infrastructure from multiple countries to host its command and control (C2) infrastructure and distribute implants to a victim's system.".

Energy and Utilities 98

Energy and Utilities Passwords Antivirus Firewall 98

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. Cisco Secure Firewall integrations. Cisco Secure Firewall has several new partner integrations. The Secure Firewall app for Splunk has been updated. Read more here.

Technology 145

Technology Firewall VPN Authentication 145

SecureList

MARCH 13, 2025

Additionally, Head Mare attacks utilized command-and-control (C2) servers exclusively linked to Twelve prior to these incidents. Anti-detection techniques Head Mare continued to use the Masquerading technique (T1655), naming utility executables like standard operating system files. doc" --include "*.docx" pdf" --include "*.xls"

Energy and Utilities 80

Energy and Utilities Software Accountability Phishing 80

SC Magazine

MAY 10, 2021

Just as oil and gas can flow up and down the pipeline, so can malware, reaching remote facilities whose IT and operational technology systems may not be adequately fortified to defend against an attack. A May 7 ransomware attack on Colonial Pipeline has largely shut down the largest refined products pipeline system in the U.S.,

Risk 105

Risk Energy and Utilities Backups Ransomware 105

CyberSecurity Insiders

OCTOBER 28, 2022

In another example from this year, a version of the Industroyer malware that spreads via spear phishing emails which are part of cloud-based email systems, got access to power grids and almost shut down power supply to a portion of Ukraine’s capital (lack of or poor implementation of cloud native controls to detect and avoid phishing).

IoT 134

IoT Architecture Energy and Utilities Firewall 134

SecureList

NOVEMBER 23, 2021

Reducing the life cycle of malware. To avoid detection, more and more cybercriminals are adopting the strategy of frequently upgrading malware in their chosen family. The evolution of modern MaaS platforms makes it much easier for malware operators globally to use this strategy.

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Spyware Phishing Cybercrime Energy and Utilities 139

eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021

Hackers can spread malware via IoT networks, disrupt supply chains in development, and use a fleet of routers as an IoT botnet to launch a DDoS attack. Also read: Mobile Malware: Threats and Solutions. Also Read: Cloudflare Fended Off Mirai Botnet DDoS Attack. Also Read: How to Implement Microsegmentation. 5G Systems Architecture.

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Risk Cybersecurity IoT Wireless 137

SecureList

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

The devices were initially infected with Moobot, a Mirai-based malware, which was then used to deploy additional scripts and facilitate targeted attacks against various entities, collect credentials, proxy network traffic, establish reverse SSH tunnels, host spoofed landing pages, and control other remote systems infected with a Python backdoor.

IoT 121

IoT Energy and Utilities Phishing Cryptocurrency 121

eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 10, 2023

Additionally, dashboards share data about threat names, any relevant reference URLs, tags, adversary and malware families, and attack IDs. URLhaus provides a detailed submission policy to filter out irrelevant malware submissions from users.

Internet 96

Internet Internet Cybersecurity Malware 96

eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

The survey should have representation from categories such as: Company size: small to large Industry vertical: healthcare, energy, etc. Organization type: corporate, education, utility, non-profit, government International regions: Asia, South America, North America, etc.

Cybersecurity 104

Cybersecurity Marketing Technology Energy and Utilities 104

Security Boulevard

MAY 13, 2025

These systems were directly connected to the internal network of the business without any segmentation or firewall, further increasing the risk of potential lateral movement attacks that could increase the impact of the SAP NetWeaver intrusions. Identified Amazon S3 Domains Hosting KrustyLoader : applr-malbbal.s3.ap-northeast-2.amazonaws[.]com

DNS 52

DNS Energy and Utilities Malware Encryption 52

SecureWorld News

MAY 22, 2024

In a new Enforcement Alert , the agency is calling on water utilities to immediately enhance their digital defenses to protect public health and safety. In comparison to other critical infrastructures, such as financial services and energy, the U.S. Are those actions being added to the job descriptions in role appropriate ways?

Energy and Utilities 113

Energy and Utilities Cyber threats Risk Cybersecurity 113

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.

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Cybersecurity CISO Government Technology 140