#EnergySecurity

ALPHV blackmails Canadian pipeline over claims it stole 190GB of vital info

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February 13, 2024 at 02:29PM Canada’s Trans-Northern Pipelines was allegedly targeted by the ALPHV/BlackCat ransomware group, claiming to have stolen 190GB of data, including vital information. This intrusion draws comparisons to the 2021 Colonial Pipeline attack. ALPHV has also targeted other critical infrastructure organizations, prompting calls for improved cybersecurity measures to prevent catastrophic attacks on … Read more

Build Cyber Resilience with Distributed Energy Systems

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January 11, 2024 at 01:06PM The research by Trend Micro focuses on assessing the security vulnerabilities in Distributed Energy Generation (DEG) systems, particularly in solar devices. The study found significant concerns in communication modules and inverters, including issues with passwords, remote shutdown, firmware updates, and data sovereignty. These vulnerabilities pose risks to energy grid stability … Read more

Energy Department Offering $70 Million for Security, Resilience Research

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January 5, 2024 at 06:30AM The US Department of Energy is offering $70 million in funding through the All-Hazards Energy Resilience program for research in cybersecurity, physical threats, natural disasters, and extreme weather events. The DOE aims to enhance the resilience and security of the energy sector and will fund up to 25 projects, with … Read more

National Grid latest UK org to zap Chinese kit from critical infrastructure

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December 18, 2023 at 07:41AM The National Grid terminated its contract with China’s NR Electric UK over cybersecurity concerns, removing China-manufactured equipment from its network. Similar actions have been taken in the UK’s critical infrastructure network, like the ban on Huawei’s 5G equipment. Concerns center around potential data security risks due to China’s influence in … Read more