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Los Alamos researchers warn AI may upend national security

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Los Alamos researchers warn AI may upend national security 2025-11-14 at 09:25 By Sinisa Markovic For decades, the United States has built its defense posture around predictable timelines for technological progress. That assumption no longer holds, according to researchers at Los Alamos National Laboratory. Their paper argues that AI is advancing so quickly that the […]

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UK’s new Cyber Security and Resilience Bill targets weak links in critical services

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UK’s new Cyber Security and Resilience Bill targets weak links in critical services 2025-11-12 at 18:17 By Zeljka Zorz The UK government has introduced the Cyber Security and Resilience Bill, a major piece of legislation designed to boost the country’s protection against cyber threats. The new law aims to strengthen the digital defenses of essential

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The power grid is getting old, and so is the cybersecurity protecting it

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The power grid is getting old, and so is the cybersecurity protecting it 2025-10-15 at 07:03 By Anamarija Pogorelec Critical infrastructure is getting older, and the cost of that decay is starting to show. The Arthur D. Little Built to Last? report says that the systems powering energy, water, and transport are reaching the end

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The solar power boom opened a backdoor for cybercriminals

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The solar power boom opened a backdoor for cybercriminals 2025-10-14 at 11:49 By Sinisa Markovic Solar isn’t low risk anymore. Adoption has turned inverters, aggregators, and control software into attack surfaces capable of disrupting service and undermining confidence in the transition. Cyber threats expose weak spots in solar power systems Until recently, security risks in

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The five-minute guide to OT cyber resilience

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The five-minute guide to OT cyber resilience 2025-10-13 at 08:19 By Help Net Security In this Help Net Security video, Rob Demain, CEO of e2e-assure, explains the essentials of OT cybersecurity resilience. He discusses the importance of understanding remote access points, supply chain connections, and the need for specialized sensors to monitor OT networks that

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Cybersecurity’s next test: AI, quantum, and geopolitics

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Cybersecurity’s next test: AI, quantum, and geopolitics 2025-10-07 at 14:03 By Anamarija Pogorelec Geopolitics, emerging technology, and skills shortages are reshaping cybersecurity priorities across industries, according to a new PwC report. The findings show a mix of rising awareness, persistent weaknesses, and uneven preparation for the next wave of threats. Geopolitical risk at the core

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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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