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Resecurity warns of rising ransomware threats in energy sector, particularly targeting nuclear, oil and gas industries

Resecurity warns of rising ransomware threats in energy sector, particularly targeting nuclear, oil and gas industries

New data from Resecurity has revealed a concerning increase in ransomware attacks on the energy sector, specifically targeting nuclear facilities and associated research organizations. Over the past year, these attacks have been observed in North America, Asia, and the European…

electric infrastructure

Safeguarding electric infrastructure takes center stage at DOE’s inaugural SEAB meeting

The Department of Energy (DOE) held its inaugural Secretary of Energy Advisory Board (SEAB) meeting under new secretary Jennifer M. Granholm, at which cybersecurity experts presented a grim picture of the cybersecurity threats that lurk in the nation’s electric infrastructure.…

Nuclear Power

India officials confirm cyber-attack on nuclear power plant network

India’s Kudankulam Nuclear Power Plant initially denied an attack. On October 30, Nuclear Power Corporation of India Limited confirmed a cyber attack on its computer network. According to a statement, while malware was identified in NPCIL’s network, plant systems were not…