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Researchers reveal OT-specific malware in use and in development

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Researchers reveal OT-specific malware in use and in development 2024-12-17 at 16:43 By Zeljka Zorz Malware that’s made specifically to target industrial control systems (ICS), Internet of Things (IoT) and operational technology (OT) control devices is still rare, but in the last few weeks security researchers have identified two salient threats based on samples uploaded […]

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The role of compromised cyber-physical devices in modern cyberattacks

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The role of compromised cyber-physical devices in modern cyberattacks 2024-10-17 at 11:46 By Zeljka Zorz Cyber-physical devices are increasingly getting compromised and leveraged by criminal groups and state-sponsored threat actors. Fyodor Yarochkin, Senior Threat Solution Architect with Trend Micro, believes that getting a better understanding of attackers’ infrastructure leads to a better understanding of the

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Dragos Acquires Network Perception to Boost Visibility

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Dragos Acquires Network Perception to Boost Visibility 2024-10-01 at 16:01 By Eduard Kovacs OT security firm Dragos has acquired Network Perception to enhance its platform’s visibility, segmentation and compliance capabilities. The post Dragos Acquires Network Perception to Boost Visibility appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article is an excerpt from SecurityWeek RSS Feed View Original Source

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AI, Cybersecurity Top Investment Areas for Industrial Organizations: Cisco

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AI, Cybersecurity Top Investment Areas for Industrial Organizations: Cisco 2024-07-30 at 17:01 By Eduard Kovacs Cisco has published its inaugural State of Industrial Networking report, based on a survey of 1,000 individuals. The post AI, Cybersecurity Top Investment Areas for Industrial Organizations: Cisco appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article is an excerpt from SecurityWeek RSS

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ICS Patch Tuesday: Siemens, Schneider Electric, CISA Issue Advisories

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ICS Patch Tuesday: Siemens, Schneider Electric, CISA Issue Advisories 2024-07-10 at 15:01 By Ionut Arghire Several ICS vendors released advisories on Tuesday to inform customers about vulnerabilities found in industrial and OT products. The post ICS Patch Tuesday: Siemens, Schneider Electric, CISA Issue Advisories appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article is an excerpt from SecurityWeek

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Xona Raises $18 Million for OT Remote Access Platform

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Xona Raises $18 Million for OT Remote Access Platform 2024-06-11 at 13:16 By Eduard Kovacs OT zero trust user access platform provider Xona has raised $18 million, which brings its total investment to $32 million. The post Xona Raises $18 Million for OT Remote Access Platform appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article is an excerpt

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Ransomware Attacks on Industrial Orgs Increasingly Impact OT Systems: Survey

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Ransomware Attacks on Industrial Orgs Increasingly Impact OT Systems: Survey 07/12/2023 at 15:01 By Eduard Kovacs Ransomware attacks aimed at industrial organizations are increasingly impacting OT systems, according to a Claroty report. The post Ransomware Attacks on Industrial Orgs Increasingly Impact OT Systems: Survey appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article is an excerpt from SecurityWeek

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Dragos Offering Free OT Cybersecurity Technology to Small US Utilities

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Dragos Offering Free OT Cybersecurity Technology to Small US Utilities 06/12/2023 at 17:46 By Eduard Kovacs The Dragos Community Defense Program is offering free OT cybersecurity software to small electric, water, and natural gas utilities in the US. The post Dragos Offering Free OT Cybersecurity Technology to Small US Utilities appeared first on SecurityWeek. This

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21 Vulnerabilities in Sierra Wireless Routers Could Expose Critical Infrastructure to Attacks

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21 Vulnerabilities in Sierra Wireless Routers Could Expose Critical Infrastructure to Attacks 06/12/2023 at 14:17 By Eduard Kovacs Forescout has found 21 vulnerabilities in Sierra Wireless OT/IoT routers that could expose critical infrastructure organizations to remote attacks. The post 21 Vulnerabilities in Sierra Wireless Routers Could Expose Critical Infrastructure to Attacks appeared first on SecurityWeek.

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ICS at Multiple US Water Facilities Targeted by Hackers Affiliated With Iranian Government

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ICS at Multiple US Water Facilities Targeted by Hackers Affiliated With Iranian Government 04/12/2023 at 16:16 By Eduard Kovacs Security agencies say the Cyber Av3ngers group targeting ICS at multiple water facilities is affiliated with the Iranian government. The post ICS at Multiple US Water Facilities Targeted by Hackers Affiliated With Iranian Government appeared first

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Congressmen Ask DOJ to Investigate Water Utility Hack, Warning It Could Happen Anywhere

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Congressmen Ask DOJ to Investigate Water Utility Hack, Warning It Could Happen Anywhere 01/12/2023 at 21:32 By Associated Press Members of Congress asked the U.S. Justice Department to investigate how foreign hackers breached a water authority near Pittsburgh, prompting CISA to warn other water and sewage-treatment utilities that they may be vulnerable. The post Congressmen

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Palo Alto Networks Unveils New Rugged Firewall for Industrial Environments

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Palo Alto Networks Unveils New Rugged Firewall for Industrial Environments 30/11/2023 at 16:02 By Eduard Kovacs Palo Alto Networks has launched a new rugged firewall for industrial environments and announced several OT security improvements. The post Palo Alto Networks Unveils New Rugged Firewall for Industrial Environments appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article is an excerpt

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Russian Hackers Used Novel OT Attack to Disrupt Ukrainian Power Amid Mass Missile Strikes

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Russian Hackers Used Novel OT Attack to Disrupt Ukrainian Power Amid Mass Missile Strikes 09/11/2023 at 12:16 By Ryan Naraine Mandiant says Russia’s Sandworm hackers used a novel OT attack to cause power outages that coincided with mass missile strikes on critical infrastructure across Ukraine. The post Russian Hackers Used Novel OT Attack to Disrupt

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Weapons Systems Provide Valuable Lessons for ICS/OT Security

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Weapons Systems Provide Valuable Lessons for ICS/OT Security 26/10/2023 at 17:46 By SecurityWeek News Cybersecurity techniques and penetration testing used in the field of weapons systems can provide valuable lessons for ICS/OT security. The post Weapons Systems Provide Valuable Lessons for ICS/OT Security appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article is an excerpt from SecurityWeek RSS

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Day 3 of SecurityWeek’s 2023 ICS Cybersecurity Conference — Challenges and Solutions

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Day 3 of SecurityWeek’s 2023 ICS Cybersecurity Conference — Challenges and Solutions 26/10/2023 at 17:46 By SecurityWeek News SecurityWeek’s 2023 ICS Cybersecurity Conference continues in Atlanta, with challenges and solutions the focus of Day 3. The post Day 3 of SecurityWeek’s 2023 ICS Cybersecurity Conference — Challenges and Solutions appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article

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Rockwell Automation to Acquire ICS/OT Security Firm Verve Industrial

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Rockwell Automation to Acquire ICS/OT Security Firm Verve Industrial 23/10/2023 at 21:49 By Eduard Kovacs Rockwell Automation agreed to acquire ICS/OT cybersecurity firm Verve Industrial Protection to expand its offerings. The post Rockwell Automation to Acquire ICS/OT Security Firm Verve Industrial appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article is an excerpt from SecurityWeek RSS Feed View

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NSA Publishes ICS/OT Intrusion Detection Signatures and Analytics

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NSA Publishes ICS/OT Intrusion Detection Signatures and Analytics 17/10/2023 at 14:16 By Ionut Arghire NSA has released Elitewolf, a repository of intrusion detection signatures and analytics for OT environments. The post NSA Publishes ICS/OT Intrusion Detection Signatures and Analytics appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article is an excerpt from SecurityWeek RSS Feed View Original Source

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US Government Releases Security Guidance for Open Source Software in OT, ICS

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US Government Releases Security Guidance for Open Source Software in OT, ICS 11/10/2023 at 17:02 By Ionut Arghire CISA, FBI, NSA, and US Treasury published new guidance on improving the security of open source software in OT and ICS. The post US Government Releases Security Guidance for Open Source Software in OT, ICS appeared first

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NIST Publishes Final Version of 800-82r3 OT Security Guide

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NIST Publishes Final Version of 800-82r3 OT Security Guide 29/09/2023 at 14:31 By Eduard Kovacs NIST has published the final version of the SP 800-82 Revision 3 guide to operational technology (OT) security. The post NIST Publishes Final Version of 800-82r3 OT Security Guide appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article is an excerpt from SecurityWeek

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SANS Survey Shows Drop in 2023 ICS/OT Security Budgets

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SANS Survey Shows Drop in 2023 ICS/OT Security Budgets 22/09/2023 at 13:31 By Eduard Kovacs ICS/OT security budgets have decreased in 2023 compared to last year, according to a survey conducted by SANS. The post SANS Survey Shows Drop in 2023 ICS/OT Security Budgets appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article is an excerpt from SecurityWeek

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