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Electric grid hacking exercise puts spotlight on shortage of security clearances

Electric grid hacking exercise puts spotlight on shortage of security clearances As foreign hackers continue to probe the U.S. grid for weaknesses, a cyber exercise for the North American energy sector has shown that many utility personnel still lack access to the classified information needed to stay on top of the threat. Not enough utility … Continue reading Electric grid hacking exercise puts spotlight on shortage of security clearances

#Puerto_Rico ‘s Electric Utility #Hacked in Weekend Attack

Puerto Rico’s Electric Utility Hacked in Weekend Attack PREPA, the power utility company of Puerto Rico, saw its computer infrastructure suffer an attack on Sunday, but no customer records were compromised. That’s the bad and good news according to statements from the company. With no customer records compromised and no impact on the electrical grid, … Continue reading #Puerto_Rico ‘s Electric Utility #Hacked in Weekend Attack

#Malware found in #Entergy ‘s corporate network raises MISO alert

Malware found in Entergy’s corporate network raises MISO alert The malware has been eradicated and MISO has dropped its threat level back to 0, or Green, but the event is a reminder of threats the utility industry faces and demonstrates how seriously they are taken. Entergy said there is no evidence customer data was compromised, … Continue reading #Malware found in #Entergy ‘s corporate network raises MISO alert

Breach of popular control system for power plants shows increasing hacker sophistication

Breach of popular control system for power plants shows increasing hacker sophistication Attempted cyberattacks targeting the electric industry are a daily occurrence, but this new incident, possibly in Saudi Arabia, highlights how much more sophisticated hackers are becoming. “This is a watershed,” Sergio Caltagirone, head of threat intelligence at security firm Dragos, told Reuters. “Others … Continue reading Breach of popular control system for power plants shows increasing hacker sophistication

Why ‘secure’ isn’t secure enough in the utilities sector

Why ‘secure’ isn’t secure enough in the utilities sector Cybersecurity of critical energy infrastructure is a growing concern because the industry is experiencing a significant overhaul as grids, power, water and gas become increasingly smart and automated. For utility companies, the consequences of inadequate cybersecurity include service and grid outages affecting thousands of customers, if … Continue reading Why ‘secure’ isn’t secure enough in the utilities sector

Cyber attack shuts down power plant

Cyber attack shuts down power plant Authorities say hackers, likely with the backing of a country, launched a cyber-attack against power plant software, shutting down operations at the as-yet unidentified power plant. California-based cybersecurity company FireEye Inc. told Reuters about the incident Thursday. The software targeted was made by Schneider Electric, according to reports. Schneider … Continue reading Cyber attack shuts down power plant

We Need To Protect Our Critical Infrastructure – NOW

We Need To Protect Our Critical Infrastructure – NOW. The cyber landscape has made it easier for criminals to steal all kinds of information – usernames, passwords, banking information, you name it! Cyber attacks are imminent across all industries and sectors, affecting our society on an individual and global economic scale. Critical infrastructure refers to … Continue reading We Need To Protect Our Critical Infrastructure – NOW

FERC proposes new cyber controls for power grid

FERC proposes new cyber controls for power grid The federal entity responsible for regulating the energy sector on Thursday proposed new rules to enhance the cybersecurity of the U.S. electric grid, including those aimed at addressing risks posed by malware. The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) outlined new proposed security management controls for operators of … Continue reading FERC proposes new cyber controls for power grid