Security Affairs

APRIL 18, 2020

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. ” continues the analysis.

Energy and Utilities 140

Energy and Utilities Archiving Phishing Government 140

OpenText Information Management

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

The energy and resources sector including utilities, oil and gas, chemicals, and metals & mining is one of the most hazardous in the world. RCA is a powerful tool that allows organizations to dive deep into HSE incidents or recurring problems, identifying and addressing the core issues that cause them.

Energy and Utilities 103

Energy and Utilities Mining Communications Risk 103

Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 24, 2019

Security experts at Proofpoint observed a new wave of phishing attacks aimed at US Utilities in an attempt to deliver the LookBack RAT. Security experts at Proofpoint have discovered a new series of phishing attacks targeting entities US utilities in an attempt to deliver the LookBack RAT. nceess [. ] Nceess [. ]

Phishing 98

Phishing Energy and Utilities Privacy Security 98

IBM Big Data Hub

DECEMBER 11, 2023

App Connect provides the ability to transfer valuable operational data from your applications into your ESG reporting tool, allowing you to: Identify opportunities for reducing waste, energy consumption and emissions. They can understand energy efficiency among their data centers by number of active hosts, by number of VMs.

Energy and Utilities 65

Energy and Utilities Cloud Communications IT 65

IBM Big Data Hub

APRIL 19, 2024

This blog series discusses the complex tasks energy utility companies face as they shift to holistic grid asset management to manage through the energy transition. The asset management maturity journey Utility companies can view the evolution of asset management as a journey to a level of asset management excellence.

Energy and Utilities 85

Energy and Utilities Risk IoT Access 85

eSecurity Planet

MARCH 14, 2022

Cobalt Strike was created a decade ago by Raphael Mudge as a tool for security professionals. Indeed, the tool can assess vulnerabilities and run penetration tests , while most tools on the market cannot do both. The tool is so powerful that black hat hackers and international threat groups have added it to their arsenal.

Energy and Utilities 131

Energy and Utilities Ransomware Communications Security 131

IBM Big Data Hub

APRIL 12, 2024

This blog series discusses the complex tasks energy utility companies face as they shift to holistic grid asset management to manage through the energy transition. The first post of this series addressed the challenges of the energy transition with holistic grid asset management.

Energy and Utilities 81

Energy and Utilities Risk IT 81

Data Protection Report

FEBRUARY 11, 2021

Because technology changes faster than regulatory standards, in 2020, FERC staff “reasoned that an incentive-based framework would allow a public utility to tailor its request for incentives to the potential challenges it faces and take responsive action. Background. FERC proposed two approaches for cybersecurity investment incentives.

Cybersecurity 64

Cybersecurity Energy and Utilities Risk Security 64

OpenText Information Management

APRIL 22, 2024

Most IT sustainability goals include reducing Scope 2 and 3 greenhouse (GHG) emissions to reduce their digital carbon footprint, the GHG emissions produced by digital technology resources, devices, tools, and platforms. Decrease your individual energy output with automated tests executed on the cloud.

Energy and Utilities 64

Energy and Utilities Artificial Intelligence Digital transformation Cloud 64

Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

Since January 2020, affiliates utilizing LockBit have targeted organizations of diverse sizes spanning critical infrastructure sectors such as financial services, food and agriculture, education, energy, government and emergency services, healthcare, manufacturing, and transportation. on January 5, 2020.

Energy and Utilities 135

Energy and Utilities Ransomware Agriculture Financial Services 135

Security Affairs

OCTOBER 21, 2018

Attackers are targeting high-value servers using a three of hacking tools from NSA arsenal, including DarkPulsar, that were leaked by the Shadow Brokers hacker group. The hackers used the powerful cyber weapons to compromise systems used in aerospace, nuclear energy, R&D, and other industries.

Energy and Utilities 111

Energy and Utilities Authentication Security IT 111

IBM Big Data Hub

MARCH 18, 2024

New developments in renewable energy are making headlines and inspiring hope in communities worldwide, from a remote Arctic village working to harness solar and wind power under challenging conditions to a U.S. Air Force base planning an advanced, utility-scale geothermal power system. Let’s take a look at both.

Energy and Utilities 17

Energy and Utilities Artificial Intelligence Mining Manufacturing 17

IBM Big Data Hub

DECEMBER 18, 2023

Urban planning Governments use GIS data and GIS-based solutions for urban planning: zoning and land use projects, natural disaster and health event response, roadway system and building design, utility distribution, energy production, and waste and resource management.

Energy and Utilities 96

Energy and Utilities Artificial Intelligence IoT Agriculture 96

Security Affairs

DECEMBER 26, 2023

Bad actors will leverage these regulations as tools for manipulation and extortion, echoing the tactics employed by certain ransomware operators who threaten victims with GDPR compliance violations and regulatory fines.

Energy and Utilities 138

Energy and Utilities Artificial Intelligence Ransomware Data breaches 138

The Last Watchdog

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

For its part, DigiCert has continued to advance it’s DigiCert ONE platform of tools and services to help companies manage their digital certificates and Public Key Infrastructure (PKI.) A starting point Nelson Leveraging advanced tools and embracing emerging best practices is all well and good for the trust leaders.

Energy and Utilities 289

Energy and Utilities IoT Manufacturing Encryption 289

IBM Big Data Hub

APRIL 22, 2024

We believe there are three core areas that every organization should focus on: sustainability strategy and reporting; energy transition and climate resilience; and intelligent asset, facility and infrastructure management.

Energy and Utilities 77

Energy and Utilities IoT Data collection Analytics 77

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.

Energy and Utilities 40

Energy and Utilities Digital transformation IoT Customer Experience 40

Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

In the most recent campaign, the group targeted organizations in the communications, manufacturing, utility, transportation, construction, maritime, government, information technology, and education sectors. The group also relies on customized versions of open-source tools for C2 communications and to stay under the radar.

Energy and Utilities 136

Energy and Utilities Communications Military Manufacturing 136

Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

“As early as 2022, APT28 actors had utilized compromised EdgeRouters to facilitate covert cyber operations against governments, militaries, and organizations around the world.” APT28 had utilized compromised Ubiquiti EdgeRouters as a command-and-control infrastructure for MASEPIE backdoors. ” reads the joint report.

Energy and Utilities 133

Energy and Utilities Military Government Phishing 133

IBM Big Data Hub

JULY 26, 2023

AI tools like ChatGPT are grabbing headlines, but other AI techniques and tools specifically designed for enterprises are quietly helping companies meet their sustainability goals. Discover the current and emerging use cases for AI in waste management, optimization, energy reduction and ESG reporting. Where to next?

Energy and Utilities 73

Energy and Utilities Agriculture Manufacturing Risk 73

IBM Big Data Hub

MAY 12, 2023

Currently, data centers are a significant source of organizations’ energy usage and carbon emissions. The tool identifies carbon-intensive usage areas (or “hotspots”) and analyzes potential changes in emissions over time as enterprises migrate workloads and rearchitect applications.

Cloud 74

Cloud Energy and Utilities Digital transformation Communications 74

Security Affairs

JUNE 6, 2024

LockBit had a bespoke data exfiltration tool, known as Stealbit, which was used by affiliates to steal victim data. The LockBit ransomware operation operated under a Ransomware-as-a-Service (RaaS) model, recruiting affiliates to carry out ransomware attacks through the utilization of LockBit ransomware tools and infrastructure.

Energy and Utilities 137

Energy and Utilities Ransomware Agriculture Encryption 137

CGI

NOVEMBER 11, 2016

Digital-born firms from telecoms are key drivers of the transformation of the energy system. Consumers expect no less from their utilities provider, combined with their desire to take control on how they consume and produce energy. Utilities are disinvesting in traditional bulk generation, such as E.ON

Energy and Utilities 40

Energy and Utilities Digital transformation Marketing Blockchain 40

Security Affairs

APRIL 2, 2023

Files leaked by Russian IT contractor NTC Vulkan show that Russia-linked Sandworm APT requested it to develop offensive tools. Documents leaked from Russian IT contractor NTC Vulkan show it was likely involved in the development of offensive tools. ” reads the report published by Mandiant. ” concludes the report.

Energy and Utilities 98

Energy and Utilities Education Ransomware IT 98

Security Affairs

APRIL 19, 2023

Mint Sandstorm also used custom tools in selected targets, notably organizations in the energy and transportation sectors. In the last stage of the attack, the subgroup deploys a custom malware variant, such as Drokbk or Soldier instead of using publicly available tools and simple scripts. ” concludes Microsoft.

Energy and Utilities 98

Energy and Utilities Military Education Phishing 98

Security Affairs

APRIL 19, 2024

In the most recent campaign, the group targeted organizations in the communications, manufacturing, utility, transportation, construction, maritime, government, information technology, and education sectors. The group also relies on customized versions of open-source tools for C2 communications and to stay under the radar.

Energy and Utilities 132

Energy and Utilities Communications Military Access 132

Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

LockBit had a bespoke data exfiltration tool, known as Stealbit, which was used by affiliates to steal victim data. The LockBit ransomware operation operated under a Ransomware-as-a-Service (RaaS) model, recruiting affiliates to carry out ransomware attacks through the utilization of LockBit ransomware tools and infrastructure.

Energy and Utilities 133

Energy and Utilities Ransomware Agriculture Manufacturing 133

The Last Watchdog

OCTOBER 25, 2021

Attackers use tools and features that are already available in the systems they’re targeting so they look like legitimate users — until they steal your crown jewels. There are several methods of active defense that companies can utilize to safeguard their networks, and it’s time for CISOs to start picking. But you can fight back.

Energy and Utilities 214

Energy and Utilities Ransomware Access Security 214

CGI

OCTOBER 31, 2018

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?

Energy and Utilities 40

Energy and Utilities Analytics Digital transformation Customer Experience 40

Security Affairs

OCTOBER 9, 2022

Eskom transforms inputs from the natural environment – coal, nuclear, fuel, diesel, water, and wind – into more than 90% of the energy supplied to a wide range of customers in South Africa and the Southern African Development Community (SADC) region. Government of the Republic of South Africa owned utility ESKOM Hld SOC Ltd.

Energy and Utilities 102

Energy and Utilities Ransomware Access Sales 102

IBM Big Data Hub

JUNE 21, 2023

Data center management encompasses the tasks and management tools necessary for doing so. A data center is often comprised of hardware and software from multiple vendors, including numerous applications and tools. In many cases, they also lack the proper tools needed to manage these limited resources effectively.

Energy and Utilities 65

Energy and Utilities Cloud IT Compliance 65

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. An earlier model built through the IBM-NASA partnership became a tool to help scientists map urban heat islands in the United Arab Emirates and monitor reforestation in Kenya.

Energy and Utilities 113

Energy and Utilities Artificial Intelligence Agriculture Risk 113

eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 10, 2023

National Security Agency (NSA) in 2009, LookingGlass Cyber Solutions provides three threat intelligence analysis products: a threat intelligence platform ( scoutPrime ), a threat modeling tool ( scoutThreat ), and an attack surface monitoring solution ( scoutInspect ). LookingGlass is a privately-held company based in Reston, Va.,

Energy and Utilities 104

Energy and Utilities Risk Marketing Cloud 104

Data Protection Report

AUGUST 9, 2018

DHS’ webinar explained that the hackers obtained access to vendors providing computer services to electric utilities companies. In response to such concerns, regulatory agencies are increasing reporting requirements for cyberattacks targeting the energy sector. FERC noted its support for an online reporting tool.

Energy and Utilities 40

Energy and Utilities Computer and Electronics Risk Access 40

Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

“LockBit had a bespoke data exfiltration tool, known as Stealbit, which was used by affiliates to steal victim data. The LockBit ransomware operation operated under a Ransomware-as-a-Service (RaaS) model, recruiting affiliates to carry out ransomware attacks through the utilization of LockBit ransomware tools and infrastructure.

Energy and Utilities 133

Energy and Utilities Ransomware Manufacturing Agriculture 133

Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

AUGUST 12, 2024

The Critical Infrastructure edition of the 2024 Thales Data Threat Report highlights the threats that businesses in the Energy, Utilities, Telecom, Transportation, and Logistics sectors face. According to the International Energy Agency , these attacks at least doubled across most sectors between 2020 and 2022.

Cybersecurity 62

Cybersecurity Energy and Utilities Digital transformation Compliance 62

IBM Big Data Hub

MARCH 21, 2024

Frameworks like TensorFlow, PyTorch and Apache Spark MLlib support distributed computing paradigms, enabling efficient utilization of resources and faster time-to-insight. Utilize performance monitoring tools to identify bottlenecks, resource contention and underutilized resources.

Energy and Utilities 61

Energy and Utilities Artificial Intelligence Cloud Communications 61