In fact, cyberattacks are a top ten global risk and the energy sector is number one among attacked industries. In what ways is the energy sector vulnerable? Cyberattacks on electric and gas power companies can be devastating. The energy sector is vulnerable to cyberattacks in three key ways...
Advanced cyber attacks on global energy facilitiesSumario: Protecting energy facilities against growing cyber risks -- Energy sector targeted disproportionately -- Internet-based ICS: backdoors for hackers -- The coverage GAP -- Collaboration required to improve risk managementParisi, Bob...
The FBI has warned the U.S. energy sector about "network scanning activity" stemming from multiple Russia-based IP addresses. The activity is believed to be associated with cyber actors "who previously conducted destructive cyber activity against foreign critical infrastructure." The FBI bulletin, is...
Ransomware attacks The shift towards automation and digitalization continues to change operations both for energy firms and across the entire supply chain. Establishing and maintaining a robust risk management strategy in this rapidly evolving business environment, is critical. ...
A majority (59%) of the 600 energy professionals surveyed by DNV say their organization is investing more in cybersecurity in 2023 compared with last year, acknowledging that cyber-attacks on the industry are a question of ‘when’ not ‘if’. Two thirds (64%) believe that their ...
The energy sector is especially vulnerable to cyberattacks, but a structured approach that applies communication, organizational, and process frameworks can significantly reduce risk.
The DRBControl campaign attacks its targets using a variety of malware and techniques that coincide with those used in other known cyberespionage campaigns. Read more Dymalloy, Electrum, and Xenotime Hacking Groups Set Their Targets on US Energy Sector ...
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This form of attack has also beenreported by F-Secureat the beginning of last week. Symantec also reports that the group delivered the malware through spam campaigns and watering hole attacks. They used Backdoor.Oldrea, also known as HaveX RAT, and Trojan.Karagany. ...
According to the Department of Homeland Security, the cyber attacks against the energy sector are increasing. ICS-CERT has found that more of these attacks are making it through to the control layer of energy networks. Attacks against the control layer can allow attackers to compromise the reliabi...