Ransomware has proliferated because it’s ‘largely uncontested’, says GCHQ boss

If you’ve wondered why ransomware has proliferated in recent years, it’s because until recently it has remained unchallenged, according to Sir Jeremy Fleming, director of British signals intelligence agency GCHQ. “We’ve seen twice as many [ransomware] attacks this year as Read More …

India Releases Cybersecurity Guidelines for Power Sector

The Indian Government’s Power Ministry and the Central Electricity Authority (CEA) recently released cybersecurity guidelines to enhance the power sector’s cybersecurity readiness. It is the first time that cybersecurity guidelines are created for the sector. CEA, under the “Central Electricity Read More …

Joint CISA, FBI and NSA Cybersecurity Advisory – BlackMatter Ransomware

This joint Cybersecurity Advisory was developed by the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), and the National Security Agency (NSA) to provide information on BlackMatter ransomware. Since July 2021, BlackMatter ransomware has targeted multiple Read More …

Security Risks with Private 5G in Manufacturing Companies Part. 2

The steel industry is a prime area for installing Private 5G Private 5G is said to bring about the “democratization of communications.” This technology allows private companies and local governments to take the driving seat in operating the latest information Read More …

Ongoing Cyber Threats to U.S. Water and Wastewater Systems

This joint advisory is the result of analytic efforts between the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Agency (CISA), the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), and the National Security Agency (NSA) to highlight ongoing malicious cyber activity—by both Read More …

Secure Manufacturing on Cloud, Edge and 5G

Global manufacturers need to digitize their manufacturing processes and transform their business into a digital enterprise. Digital manufacturing is an advancement that many businesses have been using, with 60% of factories already using the cloud (87% including businesses who will Read More …

Cyberattack shuts down Ecuador’s largest bank, Banco Pichincha

Ecuador’s largest private bank Banco Pichincha has suffered a cyberattack that disrupted operations and taken the ATM and online banking portal offline. The cyberattack occurred over the weekend, causing the bank to shut down portions of their network to prevent Read More …

US and EU to cooperate on tech standards, supply chain security and tech development

The United States and the European Union have started work on coordinating approaches across various technology areas, including AI and semiconductors, and tackling non-market policies that result in the misuse of technology. The plan was created on Wednesday after US Read More …

NSA-CISA Guidance: Selecting and Hardening Remote Access VPN Solutions

Virtual Private Networks (VPNs) allow users to remotely connect to a corporate network via a secure tunnel. Through this tunnel, users can take advantage of the internal services and protections normally offered to on-site users, such as email/collaboration tools, sensitive Read More …