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Renewable energy trends and developments powering a cleaner future

IBM Big Data Hub

In a warming world, the transition from fossil fuels to renewable energy is heating up. Global capacity for renewable power generation is expanding more quickly than at any time in the last thirty years, according to the International Energy Agency (IEA). And by 2028, 68 countries will boast renewables as their main source of power.

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A massive phishing campaign using QR codes targets the energy sector

Security Affairs

A phishing campaign employing QR codes targeted a leading energy company in the US, cybersecurity firm Cofense reported. “Beginning in May 2023, Cofense has observed a large phishing campaign utilizing QR codes targeting the Microsoft credentials of users from a wide array of industries.” ” continues the report.

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FBI obtained 7,000 LockBit decryption keys, victims should contact the feds to get support

Security Affairs

” said Bryan Vorndran, the Assistant Director at the FBI Cyber Division, during the 2024 Boston Conference on Cyber Security. The NCA and its global partners have secured over 1,000 decryption keys that will allow victims of the gang to recover their files for free. continues the NCA. on January 5, 2020.

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Operation Cronos: law enforcement disrupted the LockBit operation

Security Affairs

In 2022, LockBit was one of the most active ransomware groups, and its prevalence continued into 2023. The LockBit ransomware operation operated under a Ransomware-as-a-Service (RaaS) model, recruiting affiliates to carry out ransomware attacks through the utilization of LockBit ransomware tools and infrastructure.

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FBI chief says China is preparing to attack US critical infrastructure

Security Affairs

In the most recent campaign, the group targeted organizations in the communications, manufacturing, utility, transportation, construction, maritime, government, information technology, and education sectors. The Volt Typhoon group has been active since at least mid-2021 it carried out cyber operations against critical infrastructure.

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News alert: Beazley reports on how AI, new tech distract businesses as cyber risk intensifies

The Last Watchdog

Is business becoming dulled to the cyber security threat As cyber fears decrease, the technological risk landscape has fragmented, with executives nearly as concerned about the perceived threat posed by disruptive new technologies, such as AI, as the risk of cybercrime. About Beazley. Beazley plc (BEZ.L)

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Russia-linked APT28 compromised Ubiquiti EdgeRouters to facilitate cyber operations

Security Affairs

The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), National Security Agency (NSA), US Cyber Command, and international partners released a joint Cybersecurity Advisory (CSA) to warn that Russia-linked threat actors are using compromised Ubiquiti EdgeRouters (EdgeRouters) to evade detection in cyber operations worldwide. .