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Actions Target Russian Govt. Botnet, Hydra Dark Market

Krebs on Security

Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) says it has disrupted a giant botnet built and operated by a Russian government intelligence unit known for launching destructive cyberattacks against energy infrastructure in the United States and Ukraine. National Security Agency (NSA). energy facilities. energy facilities.

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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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CISA JCDC Will Focus on Energy Sector

Security Affairs

Taking note of the pervasive threat landscape, the US government has devoted more resources to building a team to protect citizens and businesses. This effort began with the 2018 establishment of the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) , a Department of Homeland Security division.

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Cybersecurity in utilities: Critical questions for securing distributed energy resources (DERs)

CGI

Cybersecurity in utilities: Critical questions for securing distributed energy resources (DERs). The energy transition is driving a shift toward the increasing use of distributed energy resources (DERs). From a cybersecurity perspective, DERs pose new and unique challenges for utilities.

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Data Encryption Shields the Energy Sector Against Emerging Threats

Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

Data Encryption Shields the Energy Sector Against Emerging Threats. Security of CNI is a national security issue. The energy sector is part of the critical national infrastructure (CNI), and delivers services that are essential for modern life. Energy services companies are a lucrative target for adversaries.

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European cooperation on flexibility to accelerate the energy transition

CGI

European cooperation on flexibility to accelerate the energy transition. Early in September, we invited a number of our clients from around Europe to participate in a roundtable discussion on energy flexibility. Changes to regulations and laws can take considerable time, resulting in significant delays in enabling the market.

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Threat actors breached the network of the Italian oil company ENI

Security Affairs

Italian oil giant company Eni disclosed a security breach, threat actors gained access to its network, but according to the company the intrusion had minor consequences because it was quickly detected. GSE is the government agency that operates the Italian electricity market. It’s not clear who was responsible for the breach.