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Actions Target Russian Govt. Botnet, Hydra Dark Market

Krebs on Security

Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) says it has disrupted a giant botnet built and operated by a Russian government intelligence unit known for launching destructive cyberattacks against energy infrastructure in the United States and Ukraine. energy facilities. Separately, law enforcement agencies in the U.S. Dragonfly 2.0,

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Everest gang demands $200K for data stolen from South Africa state-owned electricity company ESKOM

Security Affairs

In March 2022, the Everest ransomware operators published a notice announcing the sale of “South Africa Electricity company’s root access” for $125,000. Government of the Republic of South Africa owned utility ESKOM Hld SOC Ltd. Is having some server issues.

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Utilities Digital Journey Insights (Part 3): Data, the new “digital capital” - Going beyond the hype of advanced analytics and AI

CGI

Utilities Digital Journey Insights (Part 3): Data, the new “digital capital” - Going beyond the hype of advanced analytics and AI. This series of blog posts builds on the 2018 CGI Client Global Insights, providing insights into how utilities are making progress toward digital transformation. So where do utilities stand?

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List of Data Breaches and Cyber Attacks in August 2022 – 97 Million Records Breached

IT Governance

In a month that saw the former US president accused of misappropriating classified government documents, there were also a spate of malicious insiders compromising their employer’s systems. If you’re facing a cyber security disaster, IT Governance is here to help. announces security breach (unknown) The Country Club at Woodfield, Inc.

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The Scammers’ Playbook: How Cybercriminals Get Ahold of Your Data

eSecurity Planet

Energy and utility companies have been some of the most high-profile cyber attacks in recent memory, such as the May 2021 Colonial Pipeline attack or the Delta-owned Monroe Energy attack in November 2021. In 2020 alone, 79 ransomware attacks were conducted against government entities in the U.S., costing an estimated $18.88

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List of data breaches and cyber attacks in March 2020 – 832 million records breached

IT Governance

South African utility provider Eskom is still feeling effects of a cyber security incident (unknown). Australia’s Alinta Energy accused of putting customers’ sensitive information at risk (unknown). Dutch government loses two external hard drive containing personal data (6.9 Data breaches. School District (+24).

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Infosource Global Capture & IDP Vertical Market Analysis 2022-2023 Update

Info Source

The lack of Telecoms infrastructure and digital skill development presents a hurdle; however, where investments by local government or overarching organisations close the gap, they will enable in particular economies with young populations. The Public Sector, which consists of Federal, State and Local Government (incl.