A pipe carrying potable water is seen in a water purification plant. (Getty Images) EPA will step up inspections of water sector cybersecurity A new enforcement alert said that the majority of inspected water systems do not fully comply with federal requirements. May 20, 2024 By Christian Vasquez
(Getty Images) Pro-Russia hacktivists attacking vital tech in water and other sectors, agencies say Other sectors that the hacktivists — who sometimes pose physical threats — are targeting in North America and Europe include energy and agriculture, according to a Wednesday… May 1, 2024 By Tim Starks
Getty Images Fact or fiction, hacktivists’ claims of industrial sabotage in Russia or Ukraine get attention online Hacktivist are increasingly turning towards targeting operational technology in critical infrastructure systems. Mar 22, 2023 By Christian Vasquez
Photo illustration by Jonathan Clark/Scoop News Group The politics and power of Latin American hacktivists Guacamaya The group has put Latin American governments, politicians and corporations on notice that it can expose their secrets. Jan 19, 2023 By AJ Vicens
Getty Images Too many default ‘admin1234’ passwords increase risk for industrial systems, research finds Researchers say a growing number of internet-connected devices linked to critical infrastructure organizations don't have basic protections. Jan 18, 2023 By Christian Vasquez
The US Capitol in Washington, DC, on June 29, 2022. (Photo by MANDEL NGAN/AFP via Getty Images) Pro-Russian cybercriminals briefly DDoS Congress.gov KillNet, the group that claimed responsibility, has launched a series of attacks around the world on perceived enemies of Russia. Jul 8, 2022 By AJ Vicens
Protestors rally outside a venue as they wait for then-Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull to arrive on April 8, 2016 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Luis Ascui/Getty Images) Australian police unsuccessfully seek to have hosting company pull down leaked data website The request came as police there investigate the hack of the Nauru Police Force. May 5, 2022