Critical Infrastructure

Why cyber attackers are targeting your solar energy systems — and how to stop them

Businesses that install and own solar distributed energy resources increase their attack surface and that of the electric grid.

8 biggest cybersecurity threats manufacturers face

The manufacturing sector remains a prominent target for cybercriminals, due to complex supply chains, legacy industry control and IoT systems, and a lack of appetite for downtime.

Russian group’s hack of Texas water system underscores critical OT cyber threats

Cyberattacks on water systems are rising, with Russian state-linked “hacktivists” posting videos of seemingly amateur intrusions. But their prank-like nature belies more malicious possibilities, as a recent attack on the small Texas town of Stanton, reported here for the first time, illustrates.

China-based cyber espionage campaign in SE Asia is expanding, says Sophos

Sophos report says the Crimson Palace campaign that started in 2023 has expanded to several more countries.

Securing OT Networks Against Rising Attacks

US charges 5 Russian spies for Ukraine, NATO cyberattacks

The five officers of Russia’s GRU military intelligence service have been indicted for WhisperGate attacks and other activities meant to set the stage for Russia’s invasion and to deter allies from coming to Ukraine’s aid.

ICS malware FrostyGoop disrupted heating in Ukraine, remains threat to OT worldwide

The malware leverages Modbus TCP communications to target operational technology assets — and can easily be repurposed to compromise other industrial controllers, putting widespread critical infrastructure at risk.