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New Wiper Malware Targeted Venezuelan Energy Sector Prior to US Intervention 

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New Wiper Malware Targeted Venezuelan Energy Sector Prior to US Intervention  2026-04-22 at 15:49 By Ionut Arghire Dubbed Lotus Wiper, the malware targets recovery mechanisms, overwrites drives, and systematically deletes files. The post New Wiper Malware Targeted Venezuelan Energy Sector Prior to US Intervention  appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article is an excerpt from SecurityWeek […]

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Default ICS Credentials Exploited in Destructive Attack on Polish Energy Facilities

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Default ICS Credentials Exploited in Destructive Attack on Polish Energy Facilities 2026-02-02 at 16:00 By Eduard Kovacs Poland’s CERT has published a report on the recent attack, providing new details on targeted ICS and attribution. The post Default ICS Credentials Exploited in Destructive Attack on Polish Energy Facilities appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article is

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ICS Devices Bricked Following Russia-Linked Intrusion Into Polish Power Grid

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ICS Devices Bricked Following Russia-Linked Intrusion Into Polish Power Grid 2026-01-30 at 11:47 By Eduard Kovacs Sandworm/Electrum hackers targeted communication and control systems at 30 sites. The post ICS Devices Bricked Following Russia-Linked Intrusion Into Polish Power Grid appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article is an excerpt from SecurityWeek View Original Source

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Russian Sandworm Hackers Blamed for Cyberattack on Polish Power Grid

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Russian Sandworm Hackers Blamed for Cyberattack on Polish Power Grid 2026-01-26 at 10:55 By Ionut Arghire 10 years after disrupting the Ukrainian power grid, the APT targeted Poland with data-wiping malware. The post Russian Sandworm Hackers Blamed for Cyberattack on Polish Power Grid appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article is an excerpt from SecurityWeek View

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New Reports Reinforce Cyberattack’s Role in Maduro Capture Blackout

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New Reports Reinforce Cyberattack’s Role in Maduro Capture Blackout 2026-01-19 at 14:49 By Eduard Kovacs US officials told The New York Times that cyberattacks were used to turn off the lights in Caracas and disrupt air defense radars. The post New Reports Reinforce Cyberattack’s Role in Maduro Capture Blackout appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article

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Over 370 Organizations Take Part in GridEx VIII Grid Security Exercise

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Over 370 Organizations Take Part in GridEx VIII Grid Security Exercise 2025-11-21 at 15:41 By Eduard Kovacs The number of participants in the cyber and physical grid security exercise increased by nearly 50% compared to two years ago. The post Over 370 Organizations Take Part in GridEx VIII Grid Security Exercise appeared first on SecurityWeek.

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Venezuela bans crypto mining to protect power grid

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Venezuela bans crypto mining to protect power grid 2024-05-19 at 12:01 By Cointelegraph by Amaka Nwaokocha This move follows a recent crackdown that involved confiscating 2,000 cryptocurrency mining devices as part of an anti-corruption initiative. This article is an excerpt from Cointelegraph.com News View Original Source

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Paraguay floats temp crypto mining ban as illegal ‘farms’ cripple grid

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Paraguay floats temp crypto mining ban as illegal ‘farms’ cripple grid 2024-04-05 at 07:02 By Cointelegraph by Jesse Coghlan The ban would last 180 days or until new laws are enacted and the national power grid operator can ensure it can supply sufficient energy. This article is an excerpt from Cointelegraph.com News View Original Source

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