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Pro-Russia hackers target critical infrastructure in North America and Europe

Security Affairs

Pro-Russia hacktivists have been targeting and compromising small-scale Operational Technology (OT) systems in North American and European Water and Wastewater Systems (WWS), Dams, Energy, and Food and Agriculture Sectors. ” concludes the advisory.

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Mitigating the impact of climate change in insurance and other financial services  

IBM Big Data Hub

As the effects of climate change intensify, extreme weather events are becoming increasingly frequent and severe. The US experienced 25 extreme weather events in 2023, each causing losses of over USD 1 billion, with a total cost of USD 73.8 These climate events have a huge potential impact on financial institutions.

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Episode 242: Hacking the Farm (and John Deere) with Sick Codes

The Security Ledger

Related Stories DEF CON DOOM Patrol: Deere Jailbreak Raises Questions on Security, Competition Feel Good Ukraine Tractor Story Highlights Ag Cyber Risk Episode 241: If Its Smart, Its Vulnerable a Conversation with Mikko Hyppönen. Security Holes Opened Back Door To TCL Android Smart TVs. Read the whole entry. »

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Ransomware attack on food giant Dole Food Company blocked North America production

Security Affairs

Dole Food Company is an Irish agricultural multinational corporation, it is one of the world’s largest producers of fruit and vegetables, operating with 38,500 full-time and seasonal employees who supply some 300 products in 75 countries. . “Please bear with us as we navigate our way and hopefully we will minimize this event.

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Turning climate risks into business opportunities 

IBM Big Data Hub

Climate change causes extreme weather events across the world that endanger people’s lives and disrupt the businesses on which they depend. The United States saw 25 climate disaster events in 2023 with losses of more than USD 1 billion each. These events included floods, severe storms and a drought.

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Examples and uses of GIS

IBM Big Data Hub

Urban planning Governments use GIS data and GIS-based solutions for urban planning: zoning and land use projects, natural disaster and health event response, roadway system and building design, utility distribution, energy production, and waste and resource management.

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At Pride Summit: A Warning On Cyber Literacy

The Security Ledger

The post At Pride Summit: A Warning On Cyber Literacy appeared first on The Security Ledger with Paul F.