Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

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

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CGI

APRIL 16, 2019

Delivering on the benefits of data: How utilities can get the first-mover advantage. It’s where I was invited as a student, along with a group of other young engineers, for a demonstration of the compact disc (CD) player. ravi.kumarv@cgi.com. Tue, 04/16/2019 - 04:29. Data is fuelling the future. There are a number of reasons for this.

Energy and Utilities 75

Energy and Utilities Marketing Manufacturing Analytics 75

CGI

FEBRUARY 2, 2020

Strategize your next move to become a utilities leader, delivering value at scale and pace. In 2019, our CGI Client Global Insights reveal, once again, that utilities are making considerable progress in their digital transformation journey, with 92% of executives now reporting their organization has a defined digital strategy in place.

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Security Affairs

DECEMBER 26, 2023

Key trends: 1️ Increased Ransomware Activity Targeting Public Companies Ransomware groups are poised to intensify their focus on publicly-traded organizations. Recent U.S.

Energy and Utilities 124

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CGI

MARCH 30, 2017

Darwin’s advice to the energy sector: get agile! What does Charles Darwin have to do with digital transformation in the energy sector? Darwin’s theory—that it isn’t the strongest of the species that survives, but the ones most responsive to change—can point the way for utilities to move faster toward a sustainable energy system.

Energy and Utilities 58

Energy and Utilities Digital transformation Big data Analytics 58

The Last Watchdog

DECEMBER 11, 2022

Power modules must continue to advance; energy consumption of big digital systems must continue to become more and more efficient to support the smart commercial buildings and transportation systems of the near future, Rosteck says. Energy at the edges. How microcontrollers distribute energy is a very big deal.

Energy and Utilities 163

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Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

. “As early as 2022, APT28 actors had utilized compromised EdgeRouters to facilitate covert cyber operations against governments, militaries, and organizations around the world.” APT28 group deployed Python scripts on compromised EdgeRouters to collect and validate stolen webmail account credentials.

Energy and Utilities 109

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CGI

MARCH 13, 2017

Emerging business models in the utilities industry. In the utilities industry, new business models are emerging, many of which are closely linked to the pressing need to embrace a low carbon economy. This shift is driving changes in demand, caused by increased electrification, and in production, with more renewable energy generation.

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Energy and Utilities Marketing Blockchain Retail 40

CGI

JUNE 4, 2020

Key strategies and technologies to help utilities respond to a “storm” never seen before. For more than three decades, I served at a leading electric utility, responding to numerous storms to keep the lights on for customers and to support critical infrastructure. COVID-19 considerations and how technology can help.

Energy and Utilities 52

Energy and Utilities Communications Mining Risk 52

Security Affairs

DECEMBER 17, 2021

The ransomware group used the exploit to target internal devices that are not protected. Experts speculate the operators are members of a Russia-based cybercrime group known as Wizard Spider. Experts speculate the operators are members of a Russia-based cybercrime group known as Wizard Spider. ” continues AdvIntel.

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Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

Lockbit ransomware group administrative staff has confirmed with us their websites have been seized. pic.twitter.com/SvpbeslrCd — vx-underground (@vxunderground) February 19, 2024 The operation led to the arrest of two members of the ransomware gang in Poland and Ukraine and the seizure of hundreds of crypto wallets used by the group.

Energy and Utilities 112

Energy and Utilities Ransomware Manufacturing Agriculture 112

Security Affairs

APRIL 19, 2023

An Iran-linked APT group tracked as Mint Sandstorm is behind a string of attacks aimed at US critical infrastructure between late 2021 to mid-2022. The group rapidly weaponized N-day vulnerabilities in popular enterprise applications by using publicly disclosed POCs. ” reads the report published by Microsoft.

Energy and Utilities 97

Energy and Utilities Military Education Phishing 97

Security Affairs

MARCH 25, 2022

has indicted four Russian government employees for their role in cyberattacks targeting hundreds of companies and organizations in the energy sector worldwide between 2012 and 2018. The group also attempted to hack the systems of a US company operating critical infrastructure in the United States. ” states the DoJ.

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Energy and Utilities Government Cybersecurity Military 104

Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

. “The Department of State is announcing reward offers totaling up to $15 million for information leading to the arrest and/or conviction of any individual participating in a LockBit ransomware variant attack and for information leading to the identification and/or location of any key leaders of the LockBit ransomware group.”

Energy and Utilities 100

Energy and Utilities Ransomware Agriculture Manufacturing 100

IBM Big Data Hub

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

For instance, when utility officials are aware that a heat wave is on its way, they can plan energy procurement to prevent power outages. 3 While the transition from fossil fuels to clean, renewable energy sources is already underway, accelerating this transition could help further limit emissions, even amid rising global energy needs.

Energy and Utilities 123

Energy and Utilities Artificial Intelligence Agriculture Risk 123

The Last Watchdog

JULY 13, 2023

The report outlines how cyber hacking groups are becoming more specialised and diversified, with some groups now using SME’s security systems as a training ground for new hackers to learn their trade.

Risk 161

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Security Affairs

MAY 10, 2021

The Darkside ransomware gang first emerged in the threat landscape in August 2020, in recent months the group was very active and targeted organizations worldwide. The pipeline allows carrying 2.5

Ransomware 138

Ransomware Energy and Utilities Encryption Marketing 138

Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

JULY 23, 2019

From taking a shower, to brewing your coffee, and watching the news, your morning routine is fueled by the energy sector. But the energy sector also underpins our emergency and response systems, our hospitals and healthcare, our schools, our businesses, and virtually everything we do as a society. The Rising Threat.

Energy and Utilities 103

Energy and Utilities Digital transformation Encryption Systems administration 103

Security Affairs

APRIL 2, 2023

The documents demonstrate that it also developed hacking tools for the Russia-linked APT group Sandworm. The Sandworm group (aka BlackEnergy , UAC-0082 , Iron Viking , Voodoo Bear , and TeleBots ) has been active since 2000, it operates under the control of Unit 74455 of the Russian GRU’s Main Center for Special Technologies (GTsST).

Energy and Utilities 96

Energy and Utilities Education Ransomware IT 96

OpenText Information Management

MARCH 22, 2024

Last week industry leaders, experts, and innovators gathered at the Houston Aquarium for the OpenText Energy Summit in Houston , a pivotal event driving conversations on the intersection of artificial intelligence, information management, and energy sector dynamics.

Energy and Utilities 67

Energy and Utilities Artificial Intelligence Analytics Risk 67

Data Protection Report

AUGUST 9, 2018

Department of Homeland Security (DHS) held public briefings about an attempt by a state-sponsored Russian hacking group to target control systems for U.S. DHS’ webinar explained that the hackers obtained access to vendors providing computer services to electric utilities companies. electrical grids and power plants.

Energy and Utilities 40

Energy and Utilities Computer and Electronics Risk Access 40

AIIM

JUNE 5, 2023

The Value of DEI in the Workplace Extensive research has already established the value of DEI in the workplace, with Boston Consulting Group finding that companies with diverse leadership teams report higher innovation revenue. of Energy SPR. Information managers possess the skills to gather and utilize resources effectively.

Energy and Utilities 146

Energy and Utilities Records Management Access IT 146

IBM Big Data Hub

AUGUST 2, 2023

Support technicians can utilize their technology background to find creative solutions as new issues arise. It utilizes natural language processing (NLP) to assist customer care and support employees with internal processes. For example, the green energy giant ENN Group Co.

IT 72

IT Energy and Utilities Customer Experience Artificial Intelligence 72

Security Affairs

JULY 1, 2021

US and UK cybersecurity agencies said the Russia-linked APT28 group is behind a series of large-scale brute-force attacks. US and UK cybersecurity agencies published a joint alert about a series of large-scale brute-force conducted by the Russia-linked APT28 group. ” reads the advisory published by the NSA.

Energy and Utilities 98

Energy and Utilities Military Cybersecurity Passwords 98

Security Affairs

DECEMBER 16, 2021

The name PseudoManuscrypt comes from the similarities with the Manuscrypt malware used by the North Korea-linked Lazarus APT group in attacks aimed at the defense industry. The experts revealed that at least 7.2%

Energy and Utilities 121

Energy and Utilities Manufacturing Archiving Authentication 121

The Last Watchdog

FEBRUARY 3, 2020

Touhill “Adversaries should remember that our military doctrine identifies cyber as one of our combined arms capabilities,” says Greg Touhill, president of AppGate Federal Group , a Florida-based supplier of software perimeter security systems. “To To ignore U.S. The Saudis aren’t known for being transparent.

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Energy and Utilities Access Cybersecurity Passwords 263

IT Governance

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

Following information from Microsoft , Open AI closed accounts associated with the Forest Blizzard (Strontium), Emerald Sleet (Thallium), Crimson Sandstorm (Curium), Charcoal Typhoon (Chromium) and Salmon Typhoon (Sodium) threat groups. He faces a maximum of 40 years’ imprisonment.

Data Privacy 52

Data Privacy Manufacturing Privacy Energy and Utilities 52

Data Matters

DECEMBER 16, 2019

Kate is a member of the firm’s Privacy and Cybersecurity, Healthcare, and Commercial Litigation groups. Kate brings to her practice substantial experience working with a broad range of government agencies and federal programs across the national security, healthcare, and energy and environmental fields.

Energy and Utilities 78

Energy and Utilities Privacy Financial Services Data Privacy 78

eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

In the 2021 FBI report, individuals over 60 years of age had the highest number of complaints of any age group with 92,371 and the highest amount of reported losses with $1.68 Of the six age groups listed (under 20, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69), the three oldest age groups reported $4.13 for individuals under 40.

Energy and Utilities 115

Energy and Utilities Phishing Blockchain Cybersecurity 115

Security Affairs

DECEMBER 12, 2021

Australian ACSC warns of Conti ransomware attacks against local orgs A zero-day exploit for Log4j Java library could have a tsunami impact on IT giants 1.6 Australian ACSC warns of Conti ransomware attacks against local orgs A zero-day exploit for Log4j Java library could have a tsunami impact on IT giants 1.6

Energy and Utilities 62

Energy and Utilities Security Ransomware Libraries 62

eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 10, 2023

Markets and Use Cases LookingGlass is suitable for all verticals, with particular uptake when utilizing it in a third-party risk monitoring capacity. With roots in the NSA, the four main sectors adopting LookingGlass include defense, energy, financial, and government.

Energy and Utilities 78

Energy and Utilities Risk Marketing Cloud 78

Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 9, 2020

K-Electric (KE) (formerly known as Karachi Electric Supply Company / Karachi Electric Supply Corporation Limited) is a Pakistani investor-owned utility managing all three key stages – generation, transmission and distribution – of producing and delivering energy to consumers. million customers and around 10,000 people.

Ransomware 138

Ransomware Energy and Utilities Passwords Access 138

Security Affairs

MAY 9, 2020

30), we have observed three SilverTerrier actors/groups launch a series of 10 COVID-19 themed malware campaigns.” ” Between January 30 and April 30, 2020, the researchers observed three SilverTerrier groups launching ten COVID-19-themed malware campaigns, some of them also targeted organizations involved in the COVID-19 response.

Government 69

Government Energy and Utilities Insurance Phishing 69

eSecurity Planet

MARCH 16, 2023

.” Considering the ease of exploitation, Microsoft also recommends the following mitigations in addition to downloading the latest updates: Add users to the Protected Users Security Group, which prevents the use of NTLM as an authentication mechanism. Consider using it for high value accounts such as Domain Admins when possible.

Energy and Utilities 87

Energy and Utilities Authentication Ransomware Military 87

IBM Big Data Hub

JANUARY 25, 2024

Many managers in asset-intensive industries like energy, utilities or process manufacturing, perform a delicate high-wire act when managing inventory. Can you group and prioritize work by using work queues and monitor progress by organizational areas and data sets? What’s at stake?

Energy and Utilities 81

Energy and Utilities Analytics Artificial Intelligence Manufacturing 81

CGI

DECEMBER 7, 2017

CGI has recently sponsored a survey, covering over 200 retailers in European energy markets, that suggests that there are major challenges ahead. Faced with these challenges, the report highlights three major success strategies: The quality of customer service is seen by utilities as the main battleground for winning or losing new customers.

Retail 40

Retail Energy and Utilities Marketing Digital transformation 40

Security Affairs

OCTOBER 21, 2018

Attackers are targeting high-value servers using a three of hacking tools from NSA arsenal, including DarkPulsar, that were leaked by the Shadow Brokers hacker group. The hackers used the powerful cyber weapons to compromise systems used in aerospace, nuclear energy, R&D, and other industries.

Energy and Utilities 105

Energy and Utilities Authentication Security IT 105