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Hackers targeted ICS/SCADA systems at water facilities, Israeli government warns

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The Israeli authorities are alerting organizations in the water industry following a series of cyberattacks that hit water facilities in the country. The Israeli government has issued an alert to organizations in the water sector following a series of cyberattacks that targeted the water facilities.

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Coronavirus-themed campaign targets energy sector with PoetRAT

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Threat actors employed the previously-undetected PoetRAT Trojan in a Coronavirus-themed campaign aimed at government and energy sectors. . The malware infected ICS and SCADA systems used to control the wind turbines within the renewable energy sector. ” reads the analysis published by Cisco Talos. Pierluigi Paganini.

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CISA JCDC Will Focus on Energy Sector

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Taking note of the pervasive threat landscape, the US government has devoted more resources to building a team to protect citizens and businesses. Strengthen operational integration and collaboration with members of the energy sector. Q3 ‘22 saw a record number of attacks on the energy market, a trend that is not expected to slow down.

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US indicted 4 Russian government employees for attacks on critical infrastructure

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has indicted four Russian government employees for their involvement in attacks on entities in critical infrastructure. 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. ” states the DoJ.

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Hackers Target Oil Producers During COVID-19 Slump

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Recent research shows that the oil industry — already experiencing difficulties due to COVID-19 — must remain abreast of threats to stay safe from hackers. Recent research shows that the oil industry — already experiencing difficulties due to COVID-19 — must remain abreast of threats to stay safe from hackers.

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PseudoManuscrypt, a mysterious massive cyber espionage campaign

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Tens of thousands of devices worldwide, including many industrial control systems (ICS), have been hit by the PseudoManuscrypt spyware. Kaspersky researchers reported that tens of thousands of devices belonging to industrial and government organizations worldwide have been hit by the PseudoManuscrypt spyware. Pierluigi Paganini.

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FBI confirmed that Darkside ransomware gang hit Colonial Pipeline

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We continue to work with the company and our government partners on the investigation.” Despite its intense activity, early this year the group announced that it will no longer attack organizations in the healthcare industry, companies involved in the development and distribution of COVID-19 vaccines, and funeral service organizations.