August 22, 2024 at 08:34AM Ransomware attacks on critical industrial organizations rose in July, with 34% of 395 attacks targeting this sector. Experts note increased confidence among perpetrators due to limited law enforcement intervention. Additionally, increasing connectivity between operational technology and IT has expanded the attack surface. Meanwhile, the use of infostealer malware continues to … Read more
July 19, 2024 at 09:06AM Ransomware attacks on critical infrastructure sectors are escalating, with 67% of operators in the oil, energy, and utility sectors affected in 2023. Attacks on these sectors impact an average of 62% of systems and exploit software vulnerabilities as the primary attack vector. Recovery costs continue to rise, emphasizing the urgency … Read more
December 13, 2023 at 10:48AM MITRE, in collaboration with the cybersecurity community and the industrial sector, has developed EMB3D, a threat model tailored for embedded devices in critical infrastructure. With a focus on mitigating threats, EMB3D provides a knowledge base and mappings to device properties while offering technical mitigations. It aims to enhance device security … Read more
November 9, 2023 at 10:59AM Hacktivists from various regions are claiming cyberattacks in support of Palestine or Israel during the Gaza war. However, researchers at SecurityScorecard have found little evidence to support these claims. Hacktivist operations have also been reported in Muslim-majority countries, with some claiming data breaches and others demonstrating access to industrial infrastructure … Read more