#OTCybersecurity

In Other News: Automotive CTF, Deepfake Scams, Singapore’s OT Security Masterplan

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August 30, 2024 at 09:00AM SecurityWeek’s cybersecurity news roundup offers a concise compilation of significant stories often overlooked. This week’s highlights include Singapore’s updated OT cybersecurity masterplan, the arrest of a Russian accused of laundering cryptocurrency for North Korean hackers, developments in preventing errors in quantum computing, and several cybersecurity threats such as attacks on … Read more

AI, Cybersecurity Top Investment Areas for Industrial Organizations: Cisco

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July 30, 2024 at 10:00AM Cisco’s inaugural State of Industrial Networking Report highlights cybersecurity and artificial intelligence as top investment priorities for industrial organizations. Based on a survey of 1,000 individuals across 17 countries, the report reveals that 89% prioritize cybersecurity compliance. Significant investment in operational technology (OT) and increased spending on AI-enabled devices and … Read more

FrostyGoop malware attack cut off heat in Ukraine during winter

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July 23, 2024 at 01:36PM The FrostyGoop malware, linked to Russian threat groups, was used in a cyberattack in January 2024 to disrupt the heating in over 600 apartment buildings in Lviv, Ukraine. The attackers breached the network a year earlier and exploited vulnerabilities in industrial control systems. Organizations are advised to implement specific cybersecurity … Read more

MITRE Unveils EMB3D: A Threat-Modeling Framework for Embedded Devices

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May 13, 2024 at 11:33AM MITRE Corporation has released the EMB3D threat-modeling framework for makers of critical infrastructure embedded devices. Developed with industry collaboration, it offers a unified understanding of cyber threats, security mechanisms, and aims to produce inherently secure devices. By embracing a secure-by-design approach, it seeks to reduce exploitable flaws and preemptively counter … Read more

The Next Gen of Cybersecurity Could Be Hiding in Big Tech

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February 26, 2024 at 10:05AM The cybersecurity industry faces a talent gap due to increasing cyber threats and limited cybersecurity staff. The growing attack surface, higher frequency and sophistication of attacks, and increasing regulations contribute to the shortage. Retraining technology workers in cybersecurity skills can address the gap, providing diverse perspectives and helping protect critical … Read more

CISA’s Water Sector Guide Puts Incident Response Front & Center

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January 24, 2024 at 03:50PM Water and wastewater utilities were given guidance by US Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) to bolster their response to cyberattacks. The guide emphasizes incident response planning, highlights resource constraints for the sector, and examines recent cyber incidents targeting utilities. The water sector faces unique challenges in addressing these cyber … Read more

Israel Battles Spike in Wartime Hacktivist, OT Cyberattacks

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January 2, 2024 at 11:47AM In 2023, Israel faced the beginning of a war in Gaza after devastating Hamas attacks, leading to a cyber conflict and cybersecurity concerns. The war’s impact on businesses was predicted to be temporary, with some organizations left vulnerable. Additionally, cyberattacks against Israel’s operational technology increased, leading to greater awareness and … Read more

Salvador Technologies Raises $6M to Empower Cyber Resilience in Operational Technologies and Critical Infrastructures

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December 19, 2023 at 06:57PM Salvador Technologies, a cyber-attack recovery platform provider, has secured $6m in funding, led by Pico Venture Partners. Founded in 2020, the company offers security failover technology for critical infrastructures, allowing recovery within 30 seconds from cyber-attacks. Their customer base includes multinational corporations and critical infrastructure organizations in various industries and … Read more

Dragos Offering Free OT Cybersecurity Technology to Small US Utilities

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December 6, 2023 at 09:48AM Dragos is providing small US electric, water, and natural gas utilities with complimentary OT cybersecurity software, as part of its Community Defense Program. Takeaway from Meeting Notes: 1. Dragos has initiated a Community Defense Program. 2. The program provides free operational technology (OT) cybersecurity software. 3. Beneficiaries of the program … Read more