October 5, 2024 at 02:16AM Sellafield Ltd, responsible for managing the world’s most radioactive waste, received a £332,500 fine for cybersecurity failings from 2019 to 2023. Despite no reported exploitation of vulnerabilities, the poor practices violated regulations, leaving its IT systems vulnerable. Sellafield pleaded guilty and was penalized by a UK court. Key Takeaways from … Read more
October 4, 2024 at 08:57AM Sellafield nuclear waste processing facility in the UK has been fined £332,500 for cybersecurity failures over four years, leaving IT systems vulnerable to attacks. Despite no exploitation, the risks included ransomware and data loss. The Office for Nuclear Regulation identified significant shortfalls but confirmed no evidence of breaches. Sellafield has … Read more
December 5, 2023 at 01:38AM The UK government denies The Guardian’s report that Sellafield nuclear complex was compromised by malware linked to Russia and China. The government claims no evidence of such attacks and asserts robust, isolated critical networks. The ONR acknowledges the need for cybersecurity improvements but denies public safety compromise. Meeting Takeaways: 1. … Read more