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Chinese Hacking Group That Targeted Critical Infrastructure Disrupted, Booted From Compromised Devices

February 2, 2024

A botnet used by a state-backed Chinese hacking group has lost at least some of its capacity, according to security officials that spoke to Reuters anonymously. The Volt Typhoon group has been targeting US critical infrastructure since at least mid-2021.

Manufacturing plant showing AI cybersecurity and critical infrastructure

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CISA Roadmap for AI Cybersecurity: Defense of Critical Infrastructure, “Secure by Design” AI Prioritized

November 23, 2023

CISA has released a roadmap establishing four overarching broad goals, with five more specific lines of effort that appear to indicate concrete immediate priorities. Defensive AI cybersecurity measures and plans for critical infrastructure adoption are repeating themes.

Chinese National Flag overlaid on micro chip showing Chinese hackers in US critical infrastructure

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Microsoft Threat Intelligence: Chinese Hackers Are “Living Off The Land” Inside US Critical Infrastructure

May 30, 2023

Microsoft reports a long-term campaign by Chinese hackers that has burrowed into a number of different aspects of US critical infrastructure, with the eventual goal being the creation of a system of widespread disruption that could be 'switched on' during another global crisis or a conflict between the two nations.

5G antenna and satellite dish on tower showing 5G networks and critical infrastructure

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Securing the Supply Chain of the 5G Network Is Critical to Its Success

May 8, 2023

There is the need for additional cyber defenses of growing 5G networks – and we should expect to see increasing policy pressure around the vetting process for hardware and software that are crucial to these upgraded networks. This is raising the importance of supply chain risk management for the telecommunications industry.

View of a large coal-fired power plant showing critical infrastructure warning of ransomware attacks by CISA

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New CISA Program to Warn Critical Infrastructure Companies of Vulnerabilities That Could Invite Ransomware Attacks

March 28, 2023

CISA notified 93 critical infrastructure organizations of the presence of a vulnerability that could lead to ransomware attacks, and plans to scale up the program and provide more warnings in the coming months.

Aerial view of LPG tanker at crude oil terminal showing ransomware gangs and critical infrastructure

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Russia-Linked Ransomware Gangs Could Spark Revamped Cybersecurity Protocols in Critical Infrastructure

March 13, 2023

Recent ransomware attacks by identified Russian organized cybercrime groups like Vice Society and Ryuk have shed light on the critical need for companies to revamp security protocols, particularly within critical infrastructures such as healthcare, energy, and public services.

President Joe Biden giving speech showing cybersecurity strategy

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Biden Administration Releases National Cybersecurity Strategy: Incentivize Long-Term Defense Investment, More Aggressive Moves Against International Cyber Threats

March 6, 2023

Much of the new cybersecurity strategy addresses critical infrastructure companies, which were already in the administration's crosshairs, but software creators are also facing the prospect of a much greater degree of liability than in the past.

Royal Mail vehicles parked in London showing cyber incident

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Royal Mail Issues a Major Disruption Warning Following a “Cyber Incident”

January 18, 2023

Royal Mail Group warned of disruptions in international export services and stopped accepting parcels for international delivery after a LockBit “cyber incident” caused severe disruption to export services.

Top view at night on an oil refinery showing cyber-physical OT security of critical infrastructure

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How We Will Win the Cyber-Physical Battle for OT Security

November 25, 2022

When industrial environments integrated connected systems into their assets, attack surfaces are expanded, opening once-closed critical infrastructure sites and the companies that manage them to attacks from threat actors.

Thermal Power Plant with smoking chimneys showing cyber attacks on critical infrastructure

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Ukraine Warns of Massive Russian Cyber Attacks on the Country’s and Allies’ Critical Infrastructure

October 7, 2022

Ukraine warns of Russian plans for massive cyber attacks on Ukraine's critical infrastructure to slow down the counteroffensive and those of Kyiv's allies in retaliation for support.

Critical Infrastructure

Chinese Hacking Group That Targeted Critical Infrastructure Disrupted, Booted From Compromised Devices

CISA Roadmap for AI Cybersecurity: Defense of Critical Infrastructure, “Secure by Design” AI Prioritized

Microsoft Threat Intelligence: Chinese Hackers Are “Living Off The Land” Inside US Critical Infrastructure

Securing the Supply Chain of the 5G Network Is Critical to Its Success

New CISA Program to Warn Critical Infrastructure Companies of Vulnerabilities That Could Invite Ransomware Attacks

Russia-Linked Ransomware Gangs Could Spark Revamped Cybersecurity Protocols in Critical Infrastructure

Biden Administration Releases National Cybersecurity Strategy: Incentivize Long-Term Defense Investment, More Aggressive Moves Against International Cyber Threats

Royal Mail Issues a Major Disruption Warning Following a “Cyber Incident”

How We Will Win the Cyber-Physical Battle for OT Security

Ukraine Warns of Massive Russian Cyber Attacks on the Country’s and Allies’ Critical Infrastructure

CISA: A Coordinated Cyber Attack by Suspected Iranian Hackers Affected Over 100 Water Systems

Iranian-Linked Cyber Attack Shuts Down a UK Power Plant

FBI, CISA, and HHS Warn about Medusa Ransomware Targeting Over 500 Critical Infrastructure Organizations