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.
Tag: Energy
Physical attacks on power grid surge to new peak – Power Grid Sabotage
July 18, 2023
(updated September 16, 2024)
Published by Robert Mannash
People are shooting, sabotaging and vandalizing electrical equipment in the U.S. at a pace unseen in at least a decade, amid signs that domestic extremists hope to use blackouts to sow unrest.
CosmicEnergy ICS Malware Updates
June 17, 2023
(updated September 16, 2024)
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.
CISA Warns of Flaws in Siemens, GE Digital, and Contec Industrial Control Systems
CISA has issued a warning about critical vulnerabilities in Siemens, GE Digital, and Contec industrial control systems. These flaws could allow attackers to gain access to and manipulate the systems.
Wind turbine firm Nordex hit by Conti ransomware attack
April 14, 2022
(updated September 16, 2024)
Published by Kevin Harrys
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.
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.
Top Five Cybersecurity Issues in the Power Grid Supply Chain
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) recently held a meeting to discuss the security of the power grid. The traditional power grid has struggled due to increased demand. Evidence of this can be seen in the continued blackouts in California to the extensive outages during the 2021 Texas winter storm.
Jeff Bezos-backed fusion plant to be built in the UK
June 22, 2021
(updated September 17, 2024)
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.
A fire and a cyberattack cause large blackouts throughout Puerto Rico
June 11, 2021
(updated September 17, 2024)
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.
Power company Enel Group suffers Snake Ransomware attack
June 12, 2020
(updated September 17, 2024)
Published by Marina Fuentes
European energy company giant Enel Group suffered a ransomware attack a few days ago that impacted its internal network.
