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Explosion aboard sewage boat kills one person in New York City

May 30, 2025 (updated June 28, 2025) Published by Marina Fuentes

A tragic explosion on a sewage boat in New York City results in one death, sparking investigations and safety discussions.

Explosion at diesel processing facility injures worker in mexico facility

May 23, 2025 (updated July 2, 2025) Published by Marina Fuentes

An explosion at a diesel processing facility in Mexico injures a worker, prompting an urgent investigation and safety review.

Schneider Electric EcoStruxure Achieves ISA/IEC-62443 Certification

Schneider Electric Achieves Cybersecurity Certification for EcoStruxure Solutions

October 23, 2024 (updated June 29, 2025) Published by Marina Fuentes

Discover how Schneider Electric reached cybersecurity certification for its EcoStruxure Solutions. Unveiling the significance of cybersecurity and Schneider Electric’s compliance journey.

Unpatched Vulnerabilities Expose Riello UPSs to Hacking: Security Firm

September 25, 2024 (updated June 29, 2025) Published by Marina Fuentes

Discover how WiseGroup’s Security Firm uncovered critical unpatched vulnerabilities in Riello UPSs, posing severe security risks.

Cuba ransomware uses Veeam exploit against critical U.S. organizations

August 25, 2023 (updated October 14, 2025) Published by Marina Fuentes

“Cuba ransomware: Unleashing a Veeam exploit to wreak havoc on U.S. critical organizations.”

CosmicEnergy ICS Malware Updates

June 17, 2023 (updated June 30, 2025) Published by Marina Fuentes

CosmicEnergy ICS Malware is a sophisticated cyber-attack targeting industrial control systems. It is designed to steal data, disrupt operations, and cause physical damage to critical infrastructure. Protect your systems with advanced security measures.

Automation Systems Cybersecurity: From Standards to Practices

January 4, 2022 (updated June 29, 2025) Published by Marina Fuentes

Eric Cosman, chairman of ISA99 Committee, explains that standards, guidance, and direction are available from several sources, but surveys and anecdotal reports have shown that many still struggle with how to turn this information into effective programs. Suppliers have a clear imperative to improve their products, but asset owners often struggle with how to get started. Practical approach into cybersecurity is very hard to find in the market, still today.

IEC designates ISA/IEC-62443 as horizontal standard

November 26, 2021 (updated June 29, 2025) Published by Marina Fuentes

The International Society of Automation (ISA) and the ISA Global Cybersecurity Alliance (ISAGCA) are proud to announce that the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) has officially designated the IEC/ISA-62443 series of standards as "horizontal," meaning they are proven to be applicable to a wide range of different industries.

ISA/IEC 62443 Referenced in CISA’s Cross-Sector CPGs

October 20, 2021 (updated October 14, 2025) Published by Marina Fuentes

We can help the End Users to get the best of both (CISA CPGs and ISA/IEC-62443) gaining consistency without incurring in unnecessary cost, avoiding duplicated efforts, and avoiding any contradictions by taking good decisions.

Russian chemical plant fire kills seven

August 4, 2021 (updated July 1, 2025) Published by Marina Fuentes

A fire at a chemical plant in southern Russia killed seven people on July 29. The seven people were initially taken to hospital but later died of their injuries. The incident happened at the Kamenski chemical factory in the Rostov region of Russia.

Pipeline Pumping Station Explosion Kills Three in Iran

July 9, 2021 (updated July 2, 2025) Published by Marina Fuentes

An explosion at an oil pipeline pumping station in southern Iran killed three workers and injured four others on July 6, Iranian state media reported.The explosion occurred at the Einkhosh oil field about 300 miles southwest of Tehran.

Jeff Bezos-backed fusion plant to be built in the UK

June 22, 2021 (updated July 2, 2025) Published by Marina Fuentes

The UK Atomic Energy Authority (UKAEA) and Canada-based General Fusion have announced an agreement under which General Fusion will build and operate its Fusion Demonstration Plant (FDP) at UKAEA's Culham campus in Oxfordshire.

Oil company fined £400,000 for North Sea platform gas leak

June 22, 2021 (updated July 2, 2025) Published by Marina Fuentes

Offshore Apache oil company was fined £400,000 after it failed to provide written safety procedures for the depressurisation of an oil well, prompting the release of more than 1000kg of hydrocarbon gas at its Beryl Alpha production facility in the North Sea.

A fire and a cyberattack cause large blackouts throughout Puerto Rico

June 11, 2021 (updated July 2, 2025) Published by Marina Fuentes

A large fire at an electrical substation for Puerto Rico’s new electricity supplier, Luma Energy, knocked out power to hundreds of thousands of the island’s residents on Thursday. At the height of the blackout, nearly 800,000 customers were left without power, according to Luma. At midnight, approximately 60,000 customers were still in the dark.

Molson Coors cyberattack affects production and shipments

April 2, 2021 (updated July 2, 2025) Published by Marina Fuentes

Another major company has been the victim of a cyberattack that has caused major disruptions to its business operations. In a filing with the SEC, Chicago-based brewing and beverage company Molson Coors recently acknowledged that they experienced a system outage due to “a cybersecurity incident.”

Power company Enel Group suffers Snake Ransomware attack

June 12, 2020 (updated July 2, 2025) Published by Marina Fuentes

European energy company giant Enel Group suffered a ransomware attack a few days ago that impacted its internal network.

Author: Marina Fuentes