The Emsland Nuclear Power Plant (KKE) is located near Lingen in the Emsland district, Lower Saxony/ Germany (built 1988). Two major energy corporations added to growing MOVEit victim list Leading global energy companies Schneider Electric and Siemens Energy are the latest victims in the MOVEit vulnerability. 6 days ago By Christian Vasquez
High-voltage pylons. (Getty Images) Mysterious malware designed to cripple industrial systems linked to Russia The code designed to target industrial control systems joins the pantheon of dangerous malware that can cause cyber-physical harm. May 25, 2023 By Christian Vasquez
(Getty Images) Industrial security vendors partner to share intelligence about critical infrastructure threats The biggest companies working in industrial cybersecurity are building an early-warning platform called ETHOS to share threat intelligence. Apr 24, 2023 By Christian Vasquez
A wastewater tank in Orlando, Florida. (Getty Images) Did someone really hack into the Oldsmar, Florida, water treatment plant? New details suggest maybe not. Statements from the FBI and former Oldsmar city manager indicate what happened at the plant may not have been the work of an outside hacker. Apr 10, 2023 By Christian Vasquez
Getty Images Fact or fiction, hacktivists’ claims of industrial sabotage in Russia or Ukraine get attention online Hacktivist are increasingly turning towards targeting operational technology in critical infrastructure systems. Mar 22, 2023 By Christian Vasquez
President Joe Biden speaks about the U.S. response to the high-altitude Chinese balloon and three other objects that were recently shot down by the U.S. military over American airspace, in the South Court Auditorium at the White House complex Feb. 16, 2023 in Washington. (Photo by Drew Angerer/Getty Images) Biden’s national cybersecurity strategy advocates tech regulation, software liability reform The strategy represents a shift in how Washington approaches cybersecurity, veering toward a more strictly regulated approach. Mar 2, 2023 By Elias Groll Christian Vasquez
Chicago, Illinois at night. (Getty Images) The Energy Department’s Puesh Kumar on grid hacking, Ukraine and Pipedream malware Puesh Kumar, director of the Office of Cybersecurity, Energy Security, and Emergency Response, discusses how the DOE fends off hackers. Feb 22, 2023 By Christian Vasquez
(Getty Images) More vulnerabilities in industrial systems raise fresh concerns about critical infrastructure hacks Researchers have revealed details about flaws in industrial systems that could give hackers access to the most sensitive networks. Feb 22, 2023 By Christian Vasquez
Getty Images Too many default ‘admin1234’ passwords increase risk for industrial systems, research finds Researchers say a growing number of internet-connected devices linked to critical infrastructure organizations don't have basic protections. Jan 18, 2023 By Christian Vasquez
Getty Images Watchdog: Agency overseeing cybersecurity for offshore energy falling short The Government Accountability Office said that a worst-case scenario for an offshore oil and gas facility could lead to fatalities. Nov 17, 2022 By Christian Vasquez