Security Affairs

DECEMBER 6, 2021

A ransomware attack hit an electric utility in Colorado causing a significant disruption and damage. The Delta-Montrose Electric Association (DMEA) is a local electric cooperative located in Colorado, it is part of Touchstone Energy Cooperatives. SecurityAffairs – hacking, Colorado Electric Utility). Pierluigi Paganini.

Energy and Utilities 102

Energy and Utilities Ransomware Data breaches Security 102

Security Affairs

APRIL 2, 2023

Documents leaked from Russian IT contractor NTC Vulkan show it was likely involved in the development of offensive tools. The documents demonstrate that it also developed hacking tools for the Russia-linked APT group Sandworm. The documents include details for three projects named Scan, Amesit, and Krystal-2B.

Energy and Utilities 96

Energy and Utilities Education Ransomware IT 96

Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 9, 2020

K-Electric, the electricity provider for the city of Karachi, Pakistan, was hit by a Netwalker ransomware attack that blocked billing and online services. K-Electric, the electricity provider for Karachi (Pakistan) is another victim of the Netwalker ransomware gang, the infection disrupted billing and online services.

Ransomware 137

Ransomware Energy and Utilities Passwords Access 137

Security Affairs

APRIL 27, 2020

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Energy and Utilities 139

Energy and Utilities Government Passwords Ransomware 139

IT Governance

SEPTEMBER 1, 2022

In a month that saw the former US president accused of misappropriating classified government documents, there were also a spate of malicious insiders compromising their employer’s systems. Ransomware. Ransomware. d/b/a Watson Electrical announces ransomware attack (unknown). Cyber attacks. Data breaches. In other news….

Data breaches 116

Data breaches Ransomware Energy and Utilities Phishing 116

eSecurity Planet

MARCH 16, 2023

Outlook NTLM exploit “Additionally, Microsoft confirmed that the flaw had been exploited as a zero day as part of limited attacks against government, transportation, energy, and military targets organizations in Europe by a Russia-based threat actor,” Narang said. Office documents? all of them?)

Energy and Utilities 87

Energy and Utilities Authentication Ransomware Military 87

eSecurity Planet

DECEMBER 19, 2023

Government actions will increase: Expect more government regulations, state-sponsored cyberattacks, and increased documentation required to protect CISOs. 2023 cybersecurity issues will continue: Weak IT fundamentals, poor cybersecurity awareness, and ransomware will still cause problems and make headlines.

Cybersecurity 136

Cybersecurity Cloud Ransomware Risk 136