Facade of the headquarters building of Schneider Electric, a French multinational company specializing in digital automation and energy managementl (Getty Images) Schneider Electric reports cyberattack, its third incident in 18 months The ransomware group HellCat claims responsibility for the cyberattack and threatens to dump 40GB. Nov 5, 2024 By Christian Vasquez
The White House, J. Altdorfer Photography/Getty Images More frequent disruption operations needed to dent ransomware gangs, officials say The comments from White House and ODNI officials ahead of a Counter Ransomware Initiative summit come as the gangs prove difficult to keep down. Sep 30, 2024 By Tim Starks
Benjamin Franklin writing his Autobiography. Franklin’s creation of a volunteer fire department has sparked an idea amongst the cybersecurity community. (Photo by Culture Club/Getty Images) How Benjamin Franklin is inspiring defenders to protect critical infrastructure The digital world is (mostly) on fire. Two new projects have tapped hackers to try and put it out. Aug 30, 2024 By Christian Vasquez
(Anton Petrus/Getty Images) North Korean hacking group makes waves to gain Mandiant, FBI spotlight The newly designated APT45 pursues military intelligence but has been expanding its targets, Mandiant says. Jul 25, 2024 By Tim Starks
Banks of Solar panels sit atop and apartment building along 34th Street in the Normal Heights section of San Diego, California on Wednesday, November 20, 2013. (Getty Images) Utilities trade association releases baseline cyber standards for distributed renewable energy The DOE-funded initiative provides voluntary guidance to electric distribution systems and distributed energy resources companies. Feb 23, 2024 By Christian Vasquez
Overhead wire grid on train line. (Photo by Gerard Hermand/Getty Images) Renewable technologies add risk to the US electric grid, experts warn In congressional testimony, experts warned about the potential cyberthreats from tech needed for the grid transformation. Jul 18, 2023 By Christian Vasquez
Getty Images Building the right collective defense against cyberattacks for critical infrastructure Government leaders should align across agencies with a consistent approach that empowers critical infrastructure owners and operators. Jul 11, 2023 By Robert M. Lee
The Emsland Nuclear Power Plant (KKE) is located near Lingen in the Emsland district, Lower Saxony/ Germany (built 1988). Two major energy corporations added to growing MOVEit victim list Leading global energy companies Schneider Electric and Siemens Energy are the latest victims in the MOVEit vulnerability. Jun 27, 2023 By Christian Vasquez
Chicago, Illinois at night. (Getty Images) The Energy Department’s Puesh Kumar on grid hacking, Ukraine and Pipedream malware Puesh Kumar, director of the Office of Cybersecurity, Energy Security, and Emergency Response, discusses how the DOE fends off hackers. Feb 22, 2023 By Christian Vasquez
Overhead wire grid on train line. (Photo by Gerard Hermand/Getty Images) The cost of expected cybersecurity mandates: bigger energy bills for consumers Biden's forthcoming cybersecurity strategy is expected to introduce regulations for utilities that could increase consumers' energy bills. Feb 15, 2023 By Christian Vasquez