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CISA Warning: Log4j Poses Long-Term Risk to Critical Infrastructure

January 14, 2022

CISA stresses that "significant" Log4j breaches have not yet been found in the networks of federal agencies or critical infrastructure, but that it is not yet possible to assess whether the vulnerability is present across all of these disparate systems.

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Critical Infrastructure Is Under Attack: How Industry Can Secure OT Remote Operations Before It’s Too Late

December 22, 2021

Manufacturers are introducing remote operations capacity for OT systems, allowing employees, contractors, and trusted third parties to operate on-site infrastructure from anywhere in the world. While the benefits are multifaceted, the risks to critical infrastructure are real.

Aerial view of cement factory showing ransomware gang compromising critical infrastructure

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FBI Warns That Cuba Ransomware Gang Made $44 Million After Compromising 49 Critical Infrastructure Entities in Five Sectors

December 17, 2021

Leveraging the Hancitor malware, the ransomware gang earned $43.9 m after compromising 49 critical infrastructure entities in finance, government, healthcare, manufacturing, and IT.

Iran flag waving above skyline of Tehran at sunset showing APT groups targeting critical infrastructure

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US, UK, and Australian Agencies Issue Joint Cybersecurity Advisory on Iranian APT Groups Targeting Critical Infrastructure

November 25, 2021

Iranian APT groups targeted critical infrastructure entities by exploiting known Microsoft Exchange Server and Fortinet vulnerabilities using malicious and legitimate tools.

Industrial landscape scene at sunset showing cybersecurity advisory on BlackMatter ransomware targeting critical infrastructure

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US Federal Agencies Issue a Joint Cybersecurity Advisory Over Blackmatter Ransomware Targeting Critical Infrastructure Entities and Food Organizations

October 29, 2021

A cybersecurity advisory by CISA, the FBI, and the NSA warned that BlackMatter ransomware is actively targeting critical infrastructure entities and food organizations in the US.

Judge gavel on Australian flag showing cyber attacks on critical infrastructure

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Proposed Australian Government Law Would Allow for Takeover of Critical Infrastructure During Cyber Attacks

October 27, 2021

Australian companies that have connections to the country's critical infrastructure might have no choice but to allow the government to step in during cyber attacks, if new legislation proposed by the Morrison government is approved.

Power lines in the evening showing ICS vulnerabilities in critical infrastructure

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ICS Vulnerabilities Increased by 41% In Six Months Amidst High Profile Attacks on Critical Infrastructure

September 6, 2021

ICS vulnerabilities affecting critical infrastructure increased by 41% within 6 months, with most rated high/critical, having low attack complexity, and remotely exploitable.

Electricity smart neters on residential building showing connected devices for critical infrastructure

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President Biden’s Executive Order Steps up to the Plate as a Potential Solution to Cyber Attacks on Critical Infrastructure

August 23, 2021

With the executive order signed, leading industry standards organizations should be heavily involved to help apply standards and regulations to make sure all connected devices have a proper level of security to create a secure ecosystem and prevent further critical infrastructure attacks.

Soldier holding rifle showing national security and attack on critical infrastructure can lead to shooting war

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Biden Admin: Cyber Attacks Could Start a “Real Shooting War,” Cybersecurity Becoming Central Focus of National Security and Critical Infrastructure Plans

August 2, 2021

Recent cyber attacks that have done damage to critical infrastructure could be a pretext for a "real shooting war," according to Joe Biden, as the president addressed the growing threats to national security in the cyber sphere.

Logistics and transportation of container cargo ships showing Iran's plans for cyber attack

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Leaked Documents Reveal Iran’s Contingency Plans for Sinking Cargo Ships, Attacking Fuel Infrastructure With Cyber Attacks

July 29, 2021

A set of documents obtained by Sky News, allegedly obtained from the Iranian cyber command, details plans by Iran to do advanced real-world damage with cyber attacks. Targets include retail fuel pumps and container ships.

Critical Infrastructure

CISA Warning: Log4j Poses Long-Term Risk to Critical Infrastructure

Critical Infrastructure Is Under Attack: How Industry Can Secure OT Remote Operations Before It’s Too Late

FBI Warns That Cuba Ransomware Gang Made $44 Million After Compromising 49 Critical Infrastructure Entities in Five Sectors

US, UK, and Australian Agencies Issue Joint Cybersecurity Advisory on Iranian APT Groups Targeting Critical Infrastructure

US Federal Agencies Issue a Joint Cybersecurity Advisory Over Blackmatter Ransomware Targeting Critical Infrastructure Entities and Food Organizations

Proposed Australian Government Law Would Allow for Takeover of Critical Infrastructure During Cyber Attacks

ICS Vulnerabilities Increased by 41% In Six Months Amidst High Profile Attacks on Critical Infrastructure

President Biden’s Executive Order Steps up to the Plate as a Potential Solution to Cyber Attacks on Critical Infrastructure

Biden Admin: Cyber Attacks Could Start a “Real Shooting War,” Cybersecurity Becoming Central Focus of National Security and Critical Infrastructure Plans

Leaked Documents Reveal Iran’s Contingency Plans for Sinking Cargo Ships, Attacking Fuel Infrastructure With Cyber Attacks

Is Twitter the Best Tool for Vulnerability Management? Study Finds Twitter Mentions Outperform CVSS by 2x

Reported Comelec Data Breach Provides Attackers With Inside Information on Philippines Election Systems; Election Body Claims Nothing Happened

Digital Joyriding: Teenager Hacks Third Party Software in Tesla Cars, Enables Remote Control of Electrical and Security Systems