Security Affairs

MARCH 25, 2022

has indicted four Russian government employees for their role in cyberattacks targeting hundreds of companies and organizations in the energy sector worldwide between 2012 and 2018. According to the indictment, the campaigns against the energy sector campaign involved two phases. and international Energy Sector organizations. .

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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. That’s Gartner’s estimate of global spending on cybersecurity in 2017 and 2018. Fast forward to 2017. Branching attacks.

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The Last Watchdog

FEBRUARY 3, 2020

And hackers linked to the Russian government were reportedly behind the Triton hack of 2017 , as well, as disclosed by security vendor FireEye. Issued a few days after the killing, the report assesses cyber risks of North American electrical utilities, identifying 11 hacking groups that target energy sector companies.

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Krebs on Security

DECEMBER 12, 2018

But in a marketing email sent to FICO members on Tuesday advertising its new benchmarking feature, FICO accidentally exposed the FICO Cyber Risk Score of energy giant ExxonMobil. ” For 76 days beginning mid May 2017, the intruders made more than 9,000 queries on 48 Equifax databases. ARE YOU EXPERIANSED?

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Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 29, 2020

The Bandook was spotted last time in 2015 and 2017 campaigns, dubbed “ Operation Manul ” and “ Dark Caracal “, respectively attributed to Kazakh and the Lebanese governments. Samples from the Dark Caracal campaign (2017) utilized around 100 commands, compared to the current 120 command version we analyzed.

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The Last Watchdog

MARCH 13, 2019

billion IoT devices in use as of 2017, half are consumer gadgets, like smart TVs, speakers, watches, baby cams and home thermostats; much of the rest is made up of things like smart electric meters and security cameras in corporate and government use. This will be led by the manufacturing, consumer, transportation and utilities sectors.

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IT Governance

APRIL 11, 2019

Cybersecurity in Operational Technology: 7 Insights You Need to Know found that 90% of respondents from the UK, US, Germany, Australia, Mexico and Japan had been breached since 2017, with many organisations revealing they’d fallen victim to multiple attacks.

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CGI

MARCH 13, 2017

Emerging business models in the utilities industry. Mon, 03/13/2017 - 09:00. In the utilities industry, new business models are emerging, many of which are closely linked to the pressing need to embrace a low carbon economy. Across industries, digitalization is changing the way organizations do business.

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CGI

SEPTEMBER 25, 2017

Utilities: Study the past, if you would define the future. Mon, 09/25/2017 - 07:00. This summer has seen some important developments in the energy sector – developments that give me continued reason to use the ‘F’-word. July saw National Grid share there updated Future Energy Scenarios. harini.kottees…. Not that one!

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CGI

SEPTEMBER 27, 2017

Electrification: a lottery ticket that utilities must claim. Wed, 09/27/2017 - 07:00. Utilities face a fundamental dilemma. Due to unprecedented pressure to support the move to an energy-efficient and low-carbon system, they face the paradox of encouraging consumers to consume less of what they sell and distribute—electricity.

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CGI

SEPTEMBER 8, 2017

Utilities: Interesting Times – Blessing or Curse? Fri, 09/08/2017 - 03:37. There’s no doubt about it, the Utilities sector is living in ‘Interesting Times’ and those times are becoming ever more ‘interesting’. So why are things in Utilities so interesting? ravi.kumarv@cgi.com. And why should we all be excited about it?

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CGI

OCTOBER 15, 2018

How utilities are getting creative to find new revenue streams. The utilities industry is undergoing a paradigm shift. This year’s findings reveal that 57% of our utility clients view increasing investments in new products and services as key to addressing regulatory reforms. harini.kottees…. Mon, 10/15/2018 - 06:42.

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CGI

AUGUST 20, 2018

A flexible energy system – the end of the beginning? In the year since we published our 2017 research, conducted on our behalf by Utility Week, into the sector’s leaders’ views on Demand Side Flexibility in UK Utilities , there’s been some significant progress. Mon, 08/20/2018 - 06:25. Why is this ‘Plan’ so important?

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CGI

AUGUST 21, 2018

Utilities Digital Journey Insights (Part 2): Unlocking executive priorities for innovation. This series of blog posts builds on the 2018 CGI Client Global Insights, providing insights into how utilities are making progress toward digital transformation. Utilities recognize the need to accelerate the pace of change.

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CGI

JUNE 22, 2017

Securing the electricity network: Understanding the unique ICS environment of a utility. Thu, 06/22/2017 - 04:31. In the energy system, the potential effects of security breaches can be dangerous and have far-reaching consequences, not just on homes and businesses, but on civil society and the economy as well. harini.kottees….

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IBM Big Data Hub

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

For instance, when utility officials are aware that a heat wave is on its way, they can plan energy procurement to prevent power outages. 3 While the transition from fossil fuels to clean, renewable energy sources is already underway, accelerating this transition could help further limit emissions, even amid rising global energy needs.

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Security Affairs

APRIL 2, 2023

The group is also the author of the NotPetya ransomware that hit hundreds of companies worldwide in June 2017. Energy utilities and oil and gas, but also water utilities and transportation systems, are privileged targets of nation-state actors. ” concludes the report.

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Hunton Privacy

OCTOBER 29, 2018

At its October monthly meeting, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (the “Commission”) adopted new reliability standards addressing cybersecurity risks associated with the global supply chain for Bulk Electric System (“BES”) Cyber Systems. These standards have been in development for some time.

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Data Protection Report

AUGUST 9, 2018

DHS’ webinar explained that the hackers obtained access to vendors providing computer services to electric utilities companies. DHS reported that the group used these tactics to target “hundreds of victims” in 2017 alone. electrical grids and power plants. Concerns about cyberattacks targeting power plants are nothing new.

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eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 10, 2023

Markets and Use Cases LookingGlass is suitable for all verticals, with particular uptake when utilizing it in a third-party risk monitoring capacity. With roots in the NSA, the four main sectors adopting LookingGlass include defense, energy, financial, and government.

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eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

According to statistics from the FBI’s 2021 Internet Crime Report , complaints to the Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) have been rising since 2017. Cybercrime is a growth industry like no other. In 2021 alone, IC3 received 847,376 complaints which amounted to $6.9 billion in reported losses, up from 2020’s 791,790 complaints and $4.2

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CGI

DECEMBER 7, 2017

Thu, 12/07/2017 - 15:43. CGI has recently sponsored a survey, covering over 200 retailers in European energy markets, that suggests that there are major challenges ahead. As the report highlights, many energy utilities are looking to go “beyond the meter”. The challenge ahead for water retailers. premanath.puch….

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Data Matters

OCTOBER 29, 2018

A string of Governmental announcements have increasingly sounded the alarm about the growing cybersecurity threat facing the energy sector. Among other things, these reports have announced that state-sponsored cyber actors have successfully gained access to the control rooms of utilities.

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eSecurity Planet

JULY 28, 2021

For advantages, private blockchains are more scalable and energy-efficient with suggested use cases of banking and supply chain management. Launched in 2017, Mumbai-based Block Armour offers a cybersecurity platform for unifying network access across enterprise and IoT environments. DDoS: Overwhelming the Network. Block Armour.

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CGI

MAY 8, 2017

Digital disruption is in the cards for the energy sector. Mon, 05/08/2017 - 02:42. The pace at which digitalization is accelerating poses a major challenge for organizations in the energy sector. Is there a feeling of economic urgency in the energy industry? harini.kottees….

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Hunton Privacy

JULY 11, 2017

On July 10, 2017, the Cyberspace Administration of China published a new draft of its Regulations on Protecting the Security of Key Information Infrastructure (the “Draft Regulations”), and invited comment from the general public. The Draft Regulations will remain open for comment through August 10, 2017. This post has been updated. .

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Hunton Privacy

NOVEMBER 8, 2016

The final Cybersecurity Law will apply from June 1, 2017. The relevant industry sectors include public communication and information services, energy, transportation, water resources utilization, finance, public service and e-government affairs.

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Information Matters

MAY 8, 2018

There is a lot of talk about how “data is the new oil” 1) The Economist, 2017. The need to build on this research has been given impetus by the recent UK government’s Industrial Strategy White Paper 4) Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy, 2017. ↑ The Economist, 2017.

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Data Matters

APRIL 18, 2018

As with the first version of NIST’s Cybersecurity Framework, all companies should review the new version, determine its potential utility, and consider adopting, adapting or comparing the new Framework for use within their own cyber ecosystems. Significantly, version 1.1 NIST’s fact sheet on the updated version is available here: [link].

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CGI

SEPTEMBER 13, 2017

Wed, 09/13/2017 - 07:00. Lafayette, Louisiana, is a community with an economy that historically has been driven by the energy sector. Production roll out of the final design will occur this fall, with the majority of sensor platforms utilizing LUS Fiber for both connectivity and power. harini.kottees…. On average, U.S.

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eSecurity Planet

APRIL 7, 2023

This article was originally written by Drew Robb on July 7, 2017 , and updated by Chad Kime on April 7, 2023. Organizations with a varied array of technologies should make sure to include Forescout’s Platform in their short list of NAC technologies to consider.

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The Schedule

SEPTEMBER 18, 2018

This guidance utilizes principles that can be adopted by a variety of institutions, not just Federal agencies. They focus their energy on original content created by senior executives (or their representatives) in the course of their work. nota bene Content created by all other offices is temporary. Market Research Lessons Learned.

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ForAllSecure

AUGUST 14, 2019

Its apparent goal is espionage directed against the financial and energy sectors. The company believes that criminals are, quote, "utilizing bots to submit fraudulent admissions applications and obtain institution email addresses through admission application portals," quote. Government agencies are also targeted.

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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?

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ForAllSecure

AUGUST 14, 2019

Its apparent goal is espionage directed against the financial and energy sectors. The company believes that criminals are, quote, "utilizing bots to submit fraudulent admissions applications and obtain institution email addresses through admission application portals," quote. Government agencies are also targeted.

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ForAllSecure

AUGUST 14, 2019

Its apparent goal is espionage directed against the financial and energy sectors. The company believes that criminals are, quote, "utilizing bots to submit fraudulent admissions applications and obtain institution email addresses through admission application portals," quote. Government agencies are also targeted.

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Security Affairs

MAY 9, 2020

A few weeks later, threat actors launched multiple attacks that attempted to exploit the CVE 2017-11882 Office flaw to run a malicious executable. ” Palo Alto Networks concludes. “In Please vote Security Affairs for European Cybersecurity Blogger Awards – VOTE FOR YOUR WINNERS [link].

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