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US Releases Security Advice For AI In Critical Infrastructure
US Department of Homeland Security releases advice for development and deployment of AI in critical infrastructure, amidst security concerns
Largest US Water Utility Suffers Cyberattack
Hack of critical infrastructure in the US, as American Water admits “unauthorised activity” on computer network and systems
Government To Classify UK Data Centres As Critical Infrastructure
Data centres in the UK are to designated as Critical National Infrastructure (CNI), alongside energy and water systems
Halliburton, Law Enforcement Investigates Cyberattack Impact
Impact of the cyberattack against US critical industry firm Halliburton is being investigated by law enforcement and firm
US Oilfield Firm Halliburton Hit By Cyberattack
Oilfield services firm Halliburton hit by cyberattack, despite previously warning against attacks on critical infrastructure
US Sanctions Russian Hackers Over Infrastructure Attacks
US Treasury sanctions two members of Russian hacking group over critical infrastructure attacks as hacktivists threaten Olympics
Biden Administration To Ban US Sales Of Kaspersky Software – Report
Complete ban. United States close to announcing ban of all sales of Kaspersky Lab's antivirus software in America
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Why Manufacturers are in the Crosshairs of Threat Actors
As Manufacturers try to deal with challenges ranging from natural disasters to the global supply chain, a new challenge has entered the field: digital transformation. Whilst essential to maintain a competitive edge and to optimise oper ...
Former Cybersecurity Boss Warns UK Not Heeding China Threat
Ciaran Martin, ex-chief executive of the National Cyber Security Centre, explains growing cyber threat posed by China
US Warns Rising Cyberattacks Against Water Supplies
Critical infrastructure. Utility firms in the US are being urged to do more to protect water supplies amid rising cyberattacks
White House Warns Of Cyberattacks On US Water Infrastructure
Foreign hackers are targetting US water and sewage systems United States warns, pointing finger at Iran and China
NCSC Warns Of ‘Living Off The Land’ Attacks Against Critical Infrastructure
“Living off the land” attacks, where hackers are camouflaged within internal networks, pose national security risk for critical infrastructure
UK At High Risk Of ‘Catastrophic Ransomware Attack’, Warns Committee
Damning report from parliamentary committee warns of high risk to UK from 'catastrophic ransomware attacks'
UK NCSC Warns Of Significant Threat To Critical Infrastructure
Annual review from National Cyber Security Centre warns of threat posed by state-aligned actors from Russia, China and Iran
Five Eyes Intelligence Heads Warn Of Chinese Cyber Espionage
Heads of Five Eyes intelligence agencies come together to accuse China of intellectual property theft and using AI for hacking
Manchester Police Officer Data Compromised In Supplier Attack
Ransomware attack on third-party supplier has compromised data of staff employed by Greater Manchester Police (GMP)
DoJ Creates Cyber Unit, Amid Growing National Security Focus
Sign of the times? US Department of Justice creates a specialist cyber unit within its National Security Division
Microsoft, Five Eyes Warn Of Chinese Spying On US Critical Infrastructure
State-sponsored Chinese hacking group known as 'Volt Typhoon' has been spying on critical infrastructure in the US
Russia-linked Hackers Want To ‘Destroy’ UK, Minister Warns
Cybercrime groups linked to Russia are 'ideologically motivated' and want to 'disrupt or destroy' the UK, minister is to warn
UK Defending Ukraine From Russian Cyberattacks
The United Kingdom is using its cyber expertise to protect Ukraine’s critical national infrastructure from Russian cyberattacks
South Staffordshire Water Confirms Hacker Attack
Clop ransomware gang mistakenly claims to have hacked London's principle water supplier, but South Staffordshire Water confirms compromise
Iran Steel Plants ‘Hit By Cyber-Attack’
Hacking group claims responsibility for reported attacks on several major Iranian steel plants, with one saying forced to halt production
Agricultural Equipment Maker Hit By Ransomware Attack
Agricultural equipment maker AGCO hit by ransomware attack that disrupts operations, affects tractor sales during critical planting period
Microsoft Discloses True Scale Of Russian Cyberattacks On Ukraine
Russian cyberattacks on Ukraine have been extensive and linked with its military operations, Microsoft reveals for first time
NCSC Warns Of Russian Cyber Retaliation Against Critical Infrastructure
UK's NCSC, alongside 'five eye' partners, warns Russia could target critical infrastructure because of sanctions and military support for Ukraine
Ukraine, ESET Foil Cyberattack On Energy Grid
Russian cyber offensive? Ukraine government and ESET confirm Russian GRU attempted to hack Ukraine's energy grid last week
European Oil And Port Facilities Suffer Cyberattacks
More cyberattacks on critical infrastructure, as IT systems are severely disrupted at several European oil and transport companies
German Fuel Supplier Offline After Cyberattack
Echo of Colonial Pipeline attack, as fuel supplier in Germany is paralysed by cyberattack, prompting worries of local fuel shortages
US Offers $10m Reward For Information On Foreign Hackers
Grass on a hacker. US offers $10 million reward for hackers conducting malicious cyber activities against critical infrastructure