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The Importance of Trust in Cybersecurity for Critical Infrastructure Introduction In 2021, the Colonial Pipeline ransomware attack exposed the vulnerabilities of critical infrastructure systems and brought cybersecurity to the forefront of public attention. The incident resulted in gas shortages, economic turmoil, and highlighted the need for improved cybersecurity measures in the energy sector. However, it…
Cybersecurity Funding: Israel and US to Invest $4 Million in Critical Infrastructure Security Projects Introduction Government agencies in Israel and the United States have announced plans to invest approximately $4 million in projects aimed at improving the security of critical infrastructure systems. The funding is part of the BIRD Cyber Program, which is a joint…
The Threat Landscape for Critical Infrastructure Sectors In a recent discussion, Benny Czarny, the founder and CEO of cybersecurity firm OPSWAT, shared his insights on the threat landscape affecting critical infrastructure sectors and how organizations in these sectors can use threat intelligence to better protect themselves. With over 20 years of experience in the field,…
Joint US–Israel Cybersecurity Initiative Aims to Enhance Critical Infrastructure Resilience Introduction In an effort to address the growing need for enhanced cybersecurity solutions in critical infrastructure sectors, the US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Science and Technology Directorate (S&T), the Israel National Cyber Directorate (INCD), and the Israel–US Binational Industrial Research and Development (BIRD) Foundation…
A Growing Threat: Credential Phishing In today’s digital age, businesses face numerous cyber threats that can compromise their security and put sensitive information at risk. One of the most prevalent and dangerous of these threats is credential phishing. Cybercriminals are constantly devising new techniques to trick employees into divulging their login credentials, providing an open…
Weaponized Rust-based Injector Used in Sophisticated Phishing Campaign Introduction In a recent discovery by Fortinet’s FortiGuard Labs, a sophisticated phishing campaign targeting victims in Europe and North America has been uncovered. The campaign utilizes a Rust-based injector called Freeze[.]rs and involves the distribution of malware through a malicious PDF file that evades endpoint detection and…
The Importance of Cybersecurity in Protecting Critical Infrastructure The Need to Protect Critical Infrastructure The recent collaboration between the Cybersecurity Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) and the National Security Agency (NSA) in producing the document “Identity and Access Management: Recommended Best Practices for Administrators” highlights the urgency to secure critical infrastructure from cyberattacks. Critical infrastructure and…
Siemens Fixes 7 Vulnerabilities in Ruggedcom Products Siemens, one of the leading industrial technology companies, has released a dozen security advisories addressing over 30 vulnerabilities in its products. However, Schneider Electric, another major player in the industry, has only published one advisory to inform its customers about a single flaw. The disparities in the number…
Mission Secure and Idaho National Laboratory Partner to Enhance Cybersecurity for Critical Infrastructure Introduction CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. – In a concerted effort to protect critical infrastructure from cyber threats, Mission Secure and Idaho National Laboratory (INL) have announced a partnership to expand the adoption of the Consequence-Driven, Cyber-Informed Engineering (CCE) methodology. By applying this methodology, both…
The Growing Concerns of Cybersecurity Threats to the US Military Chinese Malware Infests Critical US Networks The US military is currently facing two significant cybersecurity concerns. The first is a widespread and unresolved Chinese cyber campaign known as Volt Typhoon, which specifically targets military bases. The second issue involves an insider breach that has affected…