Destructive ICS Malware ‘Fuxnet’ Used by Ukraine Against Russian Infrastructure

April 15, 2024 at 09:54AM Cybersecurity firm Claroty analyzed Fuxnet, an ICS malware used by Ukrainian hackers in attacks on Russian infrastructure. Hacker group Blackjack allegedly caused damage and exfiltrated data, claiming to disable Russia’s industrial sensor infrastructure. Claroty confirmed Fuxnet targeted 500 sensor gateways in Moscow, attempting physical destruction but likely not harmful to … Read more

Q&A: The Cybersecurity Training Gap in Industrial Networks

February 19, 2024 at 06:02AM Cyberattacks on critical infrastructure are increasing due to geopolitical conflicts and poorly secured devices. Water treatment plants are targeted, and the US government warns of Chinese plans against US critical infrastructure. Irfan Shakeel discusses the urgency to protect industrial networks and the need for training and resources in OT security. … Read more

Securing frontline Operational Technology environments

November 6, 2023 at 06:40AM Webinar on Strengthening Operational Resilience: Join the Register’s Tim Phillips on November 8th to hear from Britvic’s Senior Manager for OT Compliance & Cyber Security, David Cox. Learn how the company overcame security challenges, explored evolving threats to OT security, and discussed best practices for the future. Sign up to … Read more