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« Back to NewsThe US Power Grid Needs Better Security
by Neil Telford on 2018-03-28 06:51PM in NEWS-News Analysis, GOVERNMENT-National, FREE TO VIEW, BUSINESS-Production-Utilities, BUSINESS-Production-Energy
Most Americans think the US government is not doing enough to protect the electric grid from cyber attacks.Their fears appear to be justified.
US Accuses Russia Of Attacking Energy Infrastructure
by Tim Heath on 2018-03-19 12:17PM in NEWS-News Analysis, FREE TO VIEW, BUSINESS-Production-Utilities, BUSINESS-Production-Energy
The US has accused Russia of a wide-ranging cyber-assault on its energy grid and other key parts of its critical infrastructure.
Bitcoin Energy Use In Iceland Soars
by Tim Heath on 2018-02-19 11:40AM in NEWS-News Analysis, FREE TO VIEW, BUSINESS-Production-Energy
Making Money: Electricity use at Bitcoin mining data centres located in Iceland is likely to exceed the energy consumption of all the nation's homes.
Iranian Hackers Have Infiltrated US Infrastructure
by Tim Heath on 2017-12-28 10:57AM in NEWS-News Analysis, FREE TO VIEW, BUSINESS-Production-Utilities, BUSINESS-Production-Energy
Iranian hacking group APT34 appear to have burrowed deep, targeting US financial, energy, telecommunications and chemicals companies.
US Data Systems Under Attack
by Tim Heath on 2017-11-15 12:24PM in NEWS-News Analysis, FREE TO VIEW, BUSINESS-Services-IT & Telecoms, BUSINESS-Production-Utilities, BUSINESS-Production-Manufacturing, BUSINESS-Production-Energy
US Homeland Security issue a warning that the nuclear, energy, aviation, water and critical manufacturing industries are targeted by hackers.
The US Power Generation System Is Under Siege
by Tim Heath on 2017-08-14 11:35AM in NEWS-News Analysis, FREE TO VIEW, BUSINESS-Production-Utilities, BUSINESS-Production-Energy
A remote substation working through a control system not connected via the Internet has less security than a power plant & is often an entry point.
Russia Suspected As Hackers Breach Power Plant Systems
by Neil Telford on 2017-07-18 05:37PM in NEWS-News Analysis, FREE TO VIEW, BUSINESS-Production-Utilities, BUSINESS-Production-Energy
Hackers working for a foreign government have breached at least a dozen US power plants, searching for vulnerabilities in the electrical grid.
Hackers Attempt To Penetrate US Nuclear Plants
by Tim Heath on 2017-07-13 11:53AM in NEWS-News Analysis, FREE TO VIEW, BUSINESS-Production-Utilities, BUSINESS-Production-Energy
The US government is warning industrial firms about hacking activity targeting the nuclear and energy sectors.
UK Cyber Chief: Company Directors Are Devolving Responsibility For Hacks
by Neil Telford on 2017-06-06 10:01AM in NEWS-News Analysis, FREE TO VIEW, BUSINESS-Services-Transport & Travel, BUSINESS-Services-Law, BUSINESS-Services-IT & Telecoms, BUSINESS-Services-Health & Welfare, BUSINESS-Services-Financial, BUSINESS-Services-Consulting, BUSINESS-Production-Utilities, BUSINESS-Production-Manufacturing, BUSINESS-Production-Energy
GCHQ says directors must take charge of cybersecurity, warning that they are “devolving responsibility” for protecting businesses from hackers.
Systemic Cyber Attacks Most Likely In Finance & Energy Industries
by Neil Telford on 2017-05-15 10:18PM in NEWS-News Analysis, FREE TO VIEW, BUSINESS-Services-Financial, BUSINESS-Production-Utilities, BUSINESS-Production-Energy
Experts at insurance giant AIG have identified the industry sectors at highest risk to systemic threats.
