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
Getty Images Watchdog: Agency overseeing cybersecurity for offshore energy falling short The Government Accountability Office said that a worst-case scenario for an offshore oil and gas facility could lead to fatalities. Nov 17, 2022 By Christian Vasquez
Chemical plant. Getty Images White House announces 100-day cyber sprint for chemical sector The sprint is the latest effort from the White House to improve cybersecurity and monitoring in industrial control systems. Oct 26, 2022 By Christian Vasquez
Deputy National Security Advisor for Cyber and Emerging Technology Anne Neuberger listens to a question during a press briefing at the White House on Sept. 2, 2021. (Photo by BRENDAN SMIALOWSKI/AFP via Getty Images) White House to give aviation executives classified cyberthreat briefing, latest in series of industry meetings The meeting will follow an Aug. 4 briefing with railroad executives to discuss industry responses to critical infrastructure cybersecurity. Aug 30, 2022 By Suzanne Smalley
Sponsored Combatting emerging-malware aimed at industrial control systems New report offers insights on CHERNOVITE and the PIPEDREAM malware that threatens industrial control systems. Apr 28, 2022 By CyberScoop Staff
Three Chimneys of a Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) Power Plant System (Getty Images) Feds warn about foreign government-connected hackers aiming to disrupt vital industrial systems Dragos says the group behind the tools has a "breadth of knowledge" that's "beyond" any previously witnessed. Apr 13, 2022 By Tim Starks
Power lines outside the southeastern Ukrainian town of Lozovaya. (Photo by SERGEI SUPINSKY/AFP via Getty Images) Russian hackers thwarted in attempt to take out electrical grid, Ukrainians say Russian losses near Kyiv and a looming onslaught in eastern Ukraine may be a factor in the attack, a Ukrainian official said. Apr 12, 2022 By AJ Vicens
The Treasury Department in Washington, D.C., on March 31, 2022. (Photo by STEFANI REYNOLDS/AFP via Getty Images) Treasury sanctions Russian research center blamed for Trisis malware The list also includes Evgeny Viktorovich Gladkikh, the researcher indicted for creating the malware, which targets industrial control systems. Mar 31, 2022 By Joe Warminsky
(Photo by CAROLYN KASTER/POOL/AFP via Getty Images) DOJ unseals charges against Russians in attempted hacks of infrastructure, including Trisis case One indictment refers to infamous hacking attempts on industrial control systems in 2017, and the other involves a separate spree from 2012-17. Mar 24, 2022 By AJ Vicens Joe Warminsky
Sponsored Strengthening industrial cybersecurity Dragos’ analysis and recommendations to combat global threat activity targeting industrial environments. Mar 24, 2022 By CyberScoop Staff