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US energy firm shares how Akira ransomware hacked its systems
US energy firm shares details of Akira ransomware attack, including how it infiltrated their systems and the steps they took to mitigate the damage. Learn how to protect your business from similar threats.
Building automation giant Johnson Controls hit by ransomware attack
Johnson Controls, a leading provider of building automation systems, has been hit by a ransomware attack, potentially compromising the security of its customers. The company is working to contain the attack and restore its systems.
Pemex refinery blaze injures four
“May 23: A Day of Tragedy as Pemex Refinery Blaze Injures Four”
Wind turbine firm Nordex hit by Conti ransomware attack
The Conti ransomware operation has claimed responsibility for a cyberattack on wind turbine giant Nordex, which was forced to shut down IT systems and remote access to the managed turbines earlier this month. Nordex is one of the largest developers and manufacturers of wind turbines globally, with more than 8,500 employees worldwide.
A factory fire in Hull, UK, involved 300 tonnes of plastic
A major incident was reported in Hull, north-west England, on 24 November after a fire broke out in a factory containing around 300 tonnes of plastic.No one was injured during the incident; however, a response from several agencies was needed to address the fire, including 14 fire trucks and 70 firefighters.
Coal mine explosion leaves 51 dead and dozens injured in Russia
An explosion killed 51 people and injured 49 at the Listvyazhnaya coal mine in Russia's Kemerovo region on November 25. There were 285 miners in the mine when the incident occurred and 46 of them were killed by the explosion. Five rescuers also died of asphyxiation after entering the mine to retrieve bodies and help trapped miners.
Carbon dioxide leak kills one, injures three at Spanish nuclear power plant
One person died and three were taken to hospital after a carbon dioxide leak at the Ascó nuclear power plant in Catalonia, Spain, on Nov. 24. Emergency services said the incident was not related to radiological activity, but was likely caused by a failure of the plant and fire prevention system.
First interim report into July chemical explosion that killed seven in Leverkusen reveals likely cause
The first interim report on the investigation into the July 27 explosion at a chemical waste incineration plant in Leverkusen, Germany says that a chemical reaction was likely to have been the cause. The Cologne District Government made the announcement at a meeting of the City Council of Leverkusen on August 30, citing the first interim report on the investigation into the causes behind the incident.
US CSB releases safety video on fatal 2019 hydrogen sulphide release
The US Chemical Safety Board (CSB) has released a safety video into the October 26, 2019, hydrogen sulfide release at the Aghorn Operating waterflood station in Odessa, Texas. The release fatally injured an Aghorn employee who was working at the facility that evening, as well as his spouse who attempted to locate him at the facility after he did not return home.