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The energy sector is ground zero for global cyber activity

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The energy sector is ground zero for global cyber activity 2025-10-02 at 08:27 By Sinisa Markovic A new study from the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology shows how geopolitical tensions shape cyberattacks on power grids, fuel systems, and other critical infrastructure. How the research was done Researchers reviewed major cyber threat databases including MITRE ATT&CK Groups, […]

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Keeping the internet afloat: How to protect the global cable network

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Keeping the internet afloat: How to protect the global cable network 2025-09-30 at 08:08 By Mirko Zorz The resilience of the world’s submarine cable network is under new pressure from geopolitical tensions, supply chain risks, and slow repair processes. A new report from the Center for Cybersecurity Policy and Law outlines how governments and industry

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Shifting supply chains and rules test CPS security strategies

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Shifting supply chains and rules test CPS security strategies 2025-09-19 at 08:31 By Sinisa Markovic Cyber-physical systems are getting harder to protect as the business landscape keeps shifting. Economic pressures, supply chain changes, and new regulations are creating more openings for attackers while complicating how organizations manage security. A new report from Claroty, based on

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How a fake ICS network can reveal real cyberattacks

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How a fake ICS network can reveal real cyberattacks 2025-09-17 at 09:03 By Mirko Zorz Researchers have introduced a new way to study and defend against ICS threats. Their project, called ICSLure, is a honeynet built to closely mimic a real industrial environment. Why traditional honeypots fall short Honeypots are systems designed to attract attackers

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OT security needs continuous operations, not one-time fixes

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OT security needs continuous operations, not one-time fixes 2025-09-16 at 08:40 By Anamarija Pogorelec Cyberattacks keep hitting the OT systems that critical infrastructure operators run, according to new research from Forrester. In a survey of 262 OT security decision-makers, 91% reported at least one breach or system failure caused by a cyberattack in the past

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Attackers are coming for drug formulas and patient data

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Attackers are coming for drug formulas and patient data 2025-09-12 at 08:18 By Sinisa Markovic In the pharmaceutical industry, clinical trial data, patient records, and proprietary drug formulas are prime targets for cybercriminals. These high-value assets make the sector a constant focus for attacks. Disruptions to research or medicine distribution can have life-threatening consequences. “During

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Attackers test the limits of railway cybersecurity

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Attackers test the limits of railway cybersecurity 2025-09-09 at 08:31 By Sinisa Markovic Railway systems are the lifeblood of many economies, supporting everything from daily passenger transport to military and industrial operations, so the question arises: how secure are they from a cybersecurity perspective? Like all industries, the railway industry is undergoing its digital transformation.

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Maritime cybersecurity is the iceberg no one sees coming

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Maritime cybersecurity is the iceberg no one sees coming 2025-08-28 at 08:01 By Sinisa Markovic Maritime transport, the backbone of global trade, is adapting to shifting economic, political, and technological conditions. Advances in technology have improved efficiency, bringing innovations such as remote cargo monitoring, advanced energy management systems, and automation of various onboard operations. But

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Protecting farms from hackers: A Q&A with John Deere’s Deputy CISO

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Protecting farms from hackers: A Q&A with John Deere’s Deputy CISO 2025-08-26 at 09:24 By Mirko Zorz Agriculture is a connected, software-driven industry where cybersecurity is just as essential as tractors and harvesters. From embedded hardware in smart fleets to defending against advanced persistent threats, protecting the agricultural supply chain requires a layered, collaborative approach.

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The energy sector has no time to wait for the next cyberattack

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The energy sector has no time to wait for the next cyberattack 2025-08-26 at 08:57 By Sinisa Markovic The energy sector remains a major target for cybercriminals. Beyond disrupting daily routines, a power outage can undermine economic stability and public safety. Rising demand for electricity, fueled by technology and digital growth, only adds to the

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Local governments struggle to defend critical infrastructure as threats grow

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Local governments struggle to defend critical infrastructure as threats grow 2025-08-22 at 08:03 By Sinisa Markovic A small-town water system, a county hospital, and a local school district may not seem like front-line targets in global conflict, but they are. These organizations face daily cyber attacks, from ransomware to foreign adversaries probing for weak points.

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Russian threat actors using old Cisco bug to target critical infrastructure orgs

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Russian threat actors using old Cisco bug to target critical infrastructure orgs 2025-08-21 at 18:07 By Zeljka Zorz A threat group linked to the Russian Federal Security Service’s (FSB) Center 16 unit has been compromising unpatched and end-of-life Cisco networking devices via an old vulnerability (CVE-2018-0171), the FBI and Cisco warned on Wednesday. “Primary targets

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Global OT cyber risk could top $329 billion, new report warns

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Global OT cyber risk could top $329 billion, new report warns 2025-08-13 at 07:36 By Anamarija Pogorelec A new study from Dragos and Marsh McLennan puts hard numbers on the global financial risk tied to OT cyber incidents. The 2025 OT Security Financial Risk Report estimates that the most extreme scenarios could place more than

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Energy companies are blind to thousands of exposed services

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Energy companies are blind to thousands of exposed services 2025-08-07 at 07:02 By Anamarija Pogorelec Many of America’s largest energy providers are exposed to known and exploitable vulnerabilities, and most security teams may not even see them, according to a new report from SixMap. Researchers assessed the external attack surface of 21 major energy companies,

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It’s time to sound the alarm on water sector cybersecurity

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It’s time to sound the alarm on water sector cybersecurity 2025-08-01 at 09:07 By Sinisa Markovic A cyberattack on a water facility can put entire communities and businesses at risk. Even a short disruption in clean water supply can have serious public health and safety consequences, and threat actors know the damage they can cause.

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The food supply chain has a cybersecurity problem

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The food supply chain has a cybersecurity problem 2025-07-30 at 08:30 By Sinisa Markovic It’s unsettling to think that our food supply chain could be targeted or that the safety of our food could be compromised. But this is exactly the challenge the agri-food sector is dealing with right now. Despite agriculture’s importance, cybersecurity in

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The final frontier of cybersecurity is now in space

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The final frontier of cybersecurity is now in space 2025-07-29 at 08:11 By Sinisa Markovic As the space sector becomes more commercial and military-focused, these assets are becoming attractive targets. The global space economy is booming and is expected to increase from $630 billion in 2023 to $1.8 trillion by 2035. This means the need

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Ports are getting smarter and more hackable

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Ports are getting smarter and more hackable 2025-07-23 at 08:31 By Sinisa Markovic A new policy brief from NATO’s Cooperative Cyber Defence Centre of Excellence (CCDCOE) warns that critical port infrastructure, responsible for 80 percent of global trade, is increasingly under attack by threat actors tied to Russia, Iran, and China. These ports are essential

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Ransomware and USB attacks are hammering OT systems

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Ransomware and USB attacks are hammering OT systems 2025-06-06 at 08:02 By Mirko Zorz Ransomware, trojans, and malware delivered through USB devices are putting growing pressure on industrial systems, according to the Honeywell 2025 Cyber Threat Report, which draws on data from monitoring tools deployed across industrial sites around the world. The findings highlight persistent

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Czech Government Condemns Chinese Hack on Critical Infrastructure

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Czech Government Condemns Chinese Hack on Critical Infrastructure 2025-05-28 at 18:51 By Ryan Naraine The Czech government issues a blunt warning to China after APT31 hackers linked to intrusion at critical infrastructure network. The post Czech Government Condemns Chinese Hack on Critical Infrastructure appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article is an excerpt from SecurityWeek View

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