Security Affairs

JULY 5, 2023

RedEnergy is a sophisticated stealer-as-a-ransomware that was employed in attacks targeting energy utilities, oil, gas, telecom, and machinery sectors. Zscaler ThreatLabz researchers discovered a new Stealer-as-a-Ransomware named RedEnergy used in attacks against energy utilities, oil, gas, telecom, and machinery sectors.

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Energy and Utilities Ransomware Encryption Manufacturing 94

CGI

JUNE 22, 2017

Securing the electricity network: Understanding the unique ICS environment of a utility. As utilities and energy delivery systems begin to seek the benefits that the convergence of information technology (IT) and operational technology (OT) offers, they also face the challenge of increased vulnerability to cyberattacks.

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Energy and Utilities Security Risk Paper 40

IBM Big Data Hub

MARCH 8, 2024

Bandwidth: By utilizing a broader spectrum of radio frequencies than previous wireless networks, 5G networks can transmit on a much wider range of bandwidths. Unlike previous wireless networks, this new capability allows users to do more things remotely with greater security than ever before.

Energy and Utilities 105

Energy and Utilities IoT Cloud Artificial Intelligence 105

IT Governance

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

This week, we’re taking a slightly different approach with the ‘publicly disclosed data breaches and cyber attacks’ category, presenting the most interesting data points in a table format. The post The Week in Cyber Security and Data Privacy: 20 – 26 November 2023 appeared first on IT Governance UK Blog.

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Data Privacy Privacy Energy and Utilities Data breaches 52

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.

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Energy and Utilities Artificial Intelligence Analytics Risk 67

IT Governance

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

Compromised data includes policyholders’ and their families’ civil status, dates of birth and social security numbers, as well as the name of their health insurer and information relating to their contracts. It has since been confirmed by Anukul Peedkaew, the permanent secretary of social development and human security.

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Data Privacy Manufacturing Privacy Security 52

Hunton Privacy

OCTOBER 29, 2018

At its October monthly meeting, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (the “Commission”) adopted new reliability standards addressing cybersecurity risks associated with the global supply chain for Bulk Electric System (“BES”) Cyber Systems. These standards have been in development for some time.

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Risk Energy and Utilities Cybersecurity Authentication 61

Security Affairs

MAY 25, 2020

Ragnar Locker deploys Windows XP virtual machines to encrypt victim’s files, the trick allows to evaded detection from security software. Crooks always devise new techniques to evade detection, the Ragnar Locker is deploying Windows XP virtual machines to encrypt victim’s files while bypassing security measures.

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Encryption Ransomware Energy and Utilities File names 110

Krebs on Security

JULY 27, 2020

based cyber intelligence firm Hold Security has been monitoring the communications between and among a businesses ID theft gang apparently operating in Georgia and Florida but targeting businesses throughout the United States. For the past several months, Milwaukee, Wisc. For the past several months, Milwaukee, Wisc. ” PHANTOM OFFICES.

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Energy and Utilities Computer and Electronics Insurance Risk 352

CGI

NOVEMBER 15, 2019

This is because smart meters are widely regarded as a key to reducing both energy consumption and emission levels. While the simplest solution to avoid this type of risk lies in not sharing your metering data with anyone, including your utility provider, which is easier said than done. in the utilities sector. .

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Energy and Utilities Privacy Mining Analytics 40

IBM Big Data Hub

AUGUST 15, 2023

.” — Babu Unnikrishnan, CTO, Relationship Incubation Group, TCS Financial institution reduces IT infrastructure spend by USD 300,000 annually Financial institutions have complex regulatory, compliance and security requirements, in addition to specific user expectations. ” —Sureshkumar J, TCS iSeries Chief Architect.

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Cloud Digital transformation Energy and Utilities Retail 61

The Last Watchdog

NOVEMBER 16, 2020

Simply put, iO must be achieved in order to preserve privacy and security while tapping into the next generation of IT infrastructure. It will, of course, be vital to have these next-gen, AI-infused systems run securely, in ways that preserve individual privacy. An intolerable security bottleneck, in fact, is taking shape.

Computer and Electronics 131

Computer and Electronics Encryption Energy and Utilities Cloud 131

ARMA International

DECEMBER 23, 2019

As memorialized in the book The Right Stuff , test pilots then had to decide whether to transition into an uncertain-yet-vaguely-familiar new career or continue along their present path. When you come right down to it, what we’re trying to do is: Find information when you need it, Leverage it and protect it, and Secure and assure it …. …

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Information governance Government Records Management Energy and Utilities 98

eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 10, 2023

Here are our picks for the top threat intelligence feeds that security teams should consider adding to their defensive arsenal: AlienVault Open Threat Exchange: Best for community-driven threat feeds FBI InfraGard: Best for critical infrastructure security abuse.ch

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Cybersecurity Access Metadata Energy and Utilities 68

Hunton Privacy

OCTOBER 8, 2012

FERC Announces New Cybersecurity Office : FERC has announced it is creating a new Office of Energy Infrastructure Security (“OEIS”) focused on potential physical and cybersecurity risks to energy facilities under its jurisdiction. A PDD carries significant influence as it is an EO developed through the National Security Council.

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Cybersecurity Government Energy and Utilities Compliance 40

eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

For example, when surveying the market for email security, survey results should include respondents from each category that might represent different needs. The survey should have representation from categories such as: Company size: small to large Industry vertical: healthcare, energy, etc.

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Cybersecurity Marketing Energy and Utilities Access 90

CGI

MAY 16, 2018

Not all blockchains are created equal when it comes to energy consumption. As we talk with clients about blockchain implementations at scale, a question we often get is, “What about the high-energy consumption?” This is a common misconception, as only some blockchain implementations are big energy consumers. Here’s why.

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Blockchain Energy and Utilities IT Paper 63

Krebs on Security

FEBRUARY 25, 2022

The West has promised tougher sanctions are coming, but experts warn these will almost certainly trigger a Russian retaliation against America and its allies, which could escalate into cyber attacks on Western financial institutions and energy infrastructure. ” What kinds of attacks are experts most concerned about?

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Energy and Utilities Cybersecurity Ransomware Government 263

Interactive Information Management

JANUARY 31, 2014

Does this concentration of sensitive, valuable information pose a physical, critical infrastructure security threat to my community? A user/purchaser of local resources, from facility supplies, energy and materials to IT equipment and services 4. Can we put a soccer field (with heated turf) on top of a Data Center?

Energy and Utilities 45

Energy and Utilities Marketing Education Risk 45

CGI

OCTOBER 31, 2018

Utilities Digital Journey Insights (Part 3): Data, the new “digital capital” - Going beyond the hype of advanced analytics and AI. This series of blog posts builds on the 2018 CGI Client Global Insights, providing insights into how utilities are making progress toward digital transformation. So where do utilities stand?

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Energy and Utilities Analytics Digital transformation Customer Experience 40

eSecurity Planet

DECEMBER 19, 2023

Various forms of AI, such as machine learning (ML) and large language models (LLM), already dominated headlines throughout 2023 and will continue to present both overhyped possibilities and realized potential in 2024.

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Cybersecurity Cloud Ransomware Risk 136

Security Affairs

APRIL 11, 2021

The “accident” impacted the electricity distribution network at Iran’s Natanz nuclear facility, Atomic Energy Organization of Iran spokesman Behrouz Kamalvandi told the Iranian Fars News Agency. . If you want to receive the weekly Security Affairs Newsletter for free subscribe here. ” continues the JP.

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Energy and Utilities Military IT Security 119

ForAllSecure

AUGUST 30, 2022

I’m Robert Vamosi and in this episode I’m talking about cyber ranges-- simulations that can both teach and improve the security of your networks. Or when we do these larger assessments for say, large banks, we have our red team going live against the security teams. Vamosi: That’s Lee Rossi, CTO and co founder.of

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Military Energy and Utilities Government IT 40

eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021

Whether it’s a misconfiguration or inadequate security or patching , new vulnerabilities found in IoT systems seem to make the news every week. SAP National Security Services (NS2) CISO Ted Wagner told eSecurityPlanet that network slicing “adds complexity, which may lend itself to insecure implementation.

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Risk Cybersecurity IoT Computer and Electronics 119

ForAllSecure

MAY 13, 2022

For example, in 2009, the Obama administration provided financial incentives to utilities in the United States. And again, smart meters were positioned squarely as making the environment more friendly by knowing how and when energy is being used by individual customers. But we all know how security by obscurity works in the end.

Energy and Utilities 52

Energy and Utilities Computer and Electronics IT Communications 52

eSecurity Planet

JULY 28, 2021

We’ll look at what blockchain technology is, how its development relates to cybersecurity, and the state of blockchain-based security solutions. Beyond financial exchange, permissionless blockchains offer strong security through decentralization, and potential use cases include identity verification, voting, and fundraising.

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Blockchain Cybersecurity Energy and Utilities IoT 134

Info Source

DECEMBER 8, 2023

The lack of Telecoms infrastructure and digital skill development presents a hurdle; however, where investments by local government or overarching organisations close the gap, they will enable in particular economies with young populations. Generative AI solutions present an important opportunity for the integration in IDP solutions.

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Marketing Customer Experience Energy and Utilities Digital transformation 40

Schneier on Security

MARCH 14, 2023

Big energy companies expect action whenever there is a move to end drilling leases for federal lands, in exchange for the tens of millions they contribute to congressional reelection campaigns. We should expect these techniques to get better and their utilization to grow, just as we’ve seen in so many other domains.

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Energy and Utilities Artificial Intelligence Risk Marketing 111

ForAllSecure

APRIL 26, 2022

So there’s a need, a definite need, for information security professionals to have access to industrial control systems -- not virtual, but actual hands on systems -- so they can learn. In a moment I’ll introduce you to someone who is trying to do that--bring ICS equipment to security conferences. Technology Security.

Energy and Utilities 52

Energy and Utilities Manufacturing Risk IT 52

ForAllSecure

AUGUST 14, 2019

The CyberWire Daily podcast delivers the day's cyber security news into a concise format. Dave Bittner: [00:00:03] A contractor for Russia's FSB security agency was apparently breached. Dave Bittner: [00:00:03] A contractor for Russia's FSB security agency was apparently breached. It's time to build your security the same way.

Cloud 52

Cloud Energy and Utilities Security Access 52

ForAllSecure

AUGUST 14, 2019

The CyberWire Daily podcast delivers the day's cyber security news into a concise format. Dave Bittner: [00:00:03] A contractor for Russia's FSB security agency was apparently breached. Dave Bittner: [00:00:03] A contractor for Russia's FSB security agency was apparently breached. It's time to build your security the same way.

Cloud 40

Cloud Energy and Utilities Security Access 40

ForAllSecure

AUGUST 14, 2019

The CyberWire Daily podcast delivers the day's cyber security news into a concise format. Dave Bittner: [00:00:03] A contractor for Russia's FSB security agency was apparently breached. Dave Bittner: [00:00:03] A contractor for Russia's FSB security agency was apparently breached. It's time to build your security the same way.

Cloud 40

Cloud Energy and Utilities Security Access 40

Collibra

APRIL 3, 2019

But exactly how that data is utilized (and potentially monetised) will differ across sectors. For example, an electricity company can utilise data gathered from IoT-enabled smart meters as well as weather sensors to better model and predict energy consumption patterns, which in turn can help optimise pricing and capacity planning strategies.

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IoT Agriculture Digital transformation Energy and Utilities 56

Hunton Privacy

MAY 30, 2018

On May 14, 2018, the Department of Energy (“DOE”) Office of Electricity Delivery & Energy Reliability released its Multiyear Plan for Energy Sector Cybersecurity (the “Plan”). Multiyear Plan for Energy Sector Cybersecurity. energy sector. Office of Cybersecurity, Energy Security, and Emergency Response.

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Energy and Utilities Cybersecurity Risk Government 45

Robert's Db2

OCTOBER 26, 2010

Robert was joined on stage by IT executives from Visa International (Mike Dreyer) and CenterPoint Energy (Steve Pratt). DST liked the new security options, including System DBADM, which provides most of the capabilities of the SYSADM authority and can be granted without data access. DB2 10 for z/OS technical overview.

Energy and Utilities 48

Energy and Utilities Analytics Access IT 48

AIIM

JANUARY 30, 2020

Present a Bleak Perspective. The nervous energy had been replaced with exhaustion. Microsoft developed a set of 6 ethical principles that span fairness, reliability and safety, privacy and security, inclusiveness, transparency and accountability. Balancing the Utility of AI and Ethical Bias.

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Artificial Intelligence Energy and Utilities Government GDPR 126