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Threats (Th+)
Ransomware Hits Critical Infrastructure Hard, Costs Adding Up
The article iscusses the rising threat of ransomware attacks on critical infrastructure, highlighting the economic toll, challenges in securing vital ...
FBI Warns: Chinese Hackers Are Preparing to Wreak Havoc on US Water System | Facts Matter
This is all part of the new global battlefield, where world powers don’t compete against each other directly using kinetic ...
Stealthy ‘sedexp’ Linux malware evaded detection for two years
Discover how the 'sedexp' Linux malware stayed hidden for two years, impacting detection and security protocols. Insights and strategies outlined ...
Vulnerabilities (Vn+)
Hackers use Windows RID hijacking to create hidden admin account
Learn how hackers exploit Windows RID hijacking to create hidden admin accounts, posing serious security threats. Understand the dangers and ...
Ransomware gang uses SSH tunnels for stealthy VMware ESXi access
Discover how cybercriminals leverage SSH tunnels to discreetly breach VMware ESXi servers. Experts raise alarms on growing covert access threats ...
Fortinet VPN Zero-Day Exploited in Malware Attacks Remains Unpatched
Security experts express alarm as unpatched Fortinet VPN zero-day continues to fuel malicious attacks. Concerns grow over unresolved vulnerabilities posing ...
Consequences (Cq+)
American Water, the largest water utility in US, is targeted by a cyberattack
Discover the implications of the recent cyberattack on American Water, the largest water utility in the US. Learn about the ...
Hackers target Arkansas City water treatment plant, prompting federal investigation
In a concerning turn of events, hackers breach the Arkansas City water treatment plant, leading to a federal investigation. Vulnerabilities ...
Svilosa Chemical plant fire injures three employees
An explosion and subsequent fire left three employees injured at a Bulgarian chemical plant on 29 July. The incident happened ...
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ISA/IEC-62443 Applications Compliance
The ISA/IEC-62443 series of standards is developed on three main roles. These are (a) plant owner, (b) value-added service provider, ...
Taking good decisions during a risk assessment
Many different methods are currently used to assess cyber risk in industrial systems. Only a few are a good decisions ...
Security By Design in Industrial Cybersecurity
Security by design is one of the most important and fundamental activities during the process of implementing cybersecurity in industrial ...
1. What is industrial Cybersecurity?
Learn about the importance of securing industrial networks and the challenges in implementing effective cybersecurity measures within industrial environments ...
Schneider Electric Achieves Cybersecurity Certification for EcoStruxure Solutions
Discover how Schneider Electric reached cybersecurity certification for its EcoStruxure Solutions. Unveiling the significance of cybersecurity and Schneider Electric's compliance ...
Microsoft ends development of Windows Server Update Services (WSUS)
Discover the repercussions as Microsoft halts WSUS development. Learn about alternatives, community feedback, and the future of server updates ...
IEC publishes IEC 62443-2-1:2024, setting security standards for industrial automation and control systems
Addressing cybersecurity on an organization-wide basis can seem like a daunting task. There is no simple cookbook for security, nor ...
New ISAGCA whitepaper addresses zero trust outcomes using ISA/IEC 62443 standards
Discover how the new ISAGCA whitepaper leverages ISA/IEC 62443 standards to achieve zero trust outcomes and enhance cybersecurity excellence ...
What can we learn from the 2024 CrowdStrike incident towards industrial cybersecurity?
CrowdStrike, an American cybersecurity firm, released a configuration update for its Falcon sensor software that inadvertently triggered a catastrophic chain ...
Understanding Zones and Conduits
Every professional who designs configure and maintain any type of control systems, need to learn about zones and conduits and ...
