A Suspected Cyberattack Paralyzes the Majority of Gas Stations Across Iran

December 18, 2023 at 02:57PM Nearly 70% of Iran’s gas stations were reported out of service due to a possible cyberattack, causing a “software problem.” Israeli media blamed it on a hacker group called “Gonjeshke Darande.” With over 30% of stations still operational, Iran has faced numerous cyberattacks in recent years, impacting various industries and … Read more

Siemens PLCs Still Vulnerable to Stuxnet-like Cyberattacks

November 30, 2023 at 01:46PM Over a decade after the Stuxnet attack, PLCs remain vulnerable due to users not implementing security controls or firmware updates. Researchers bypassed Siemens’ protocol obfuscation, exposing risks in legacy systems. Siemens advises upgrading to newer firmware with TLS and applying stronger security protocols. Meeting Takeaways: 1. Vulnerability to Stuxnet: – … Read more