The convergence of IT and OT networks across manufacturing, energy, and critical infrastructure has brought industrial control systems (ICS) into direct contact with the same threat actors targeting enterprise IT. This IIoT World analysis covers the…
Smart factories are increasingly targeted by sophisticated threat actors ranging from nation-state groups to financially motivated ransomware operators, and understanding who is behind these attacks is the first step toward a resilient defense. In this guide,…
Fortinet recently surveyed 455 business leaders and cybersecurity professionals worldwide to gauge their state of readiness to defend against the growing challenge of ransomware. Most are very or extremely concerned about the threat of a ransomware…
In this two-part series, we look into various cybersecurity threats that affected industrial control systems endpoints. We also discuss several insights and recommendations to mitigate such threats. The ever-changing technological landscape has made it possible for…
Know how an IT attack can impact OT, build clear incident response gameplay, and prioritize risks to ensure as little impact on operations as possible in case of emergency. Well-defined maps of potential threats and impacts.…
Recently, the Russia-based hacking group REvil, attacked the Florida-based software company Kaseya Ltd. If you’re not familiar with Kaseya, they provide network and security management services for small to medium-sized businesses (SMBs), not unlike what SolarWinds…
Ransomware is a type of malware that prevents or limits users from accessing their system, either by locking the system's screen or by locking the users' files unless a ransom is paid. More modern ransomware families, collectively…
Smart cities projects continue to gain momentum, given the need to address our aging infrastructure while enhancing the quality of life for both residents and visitors. New Internet of Things (IoT) and next generation network technologies…
The scourge of ransomware is not new, but recent months have seen a spate of fresh attacks on city governments. One high-profile example is Baltimore, which faced a lengthy system outage in May and June after…
Let’s not beat around the bug – 2018 was not a good year for my kind. As of now, nearly one in three computers was hit with a malware attack this year, and ransomware attacks were up…
Operational technology environments face a growing wave of cyber threats, yet many organizations still lack a structured framework for defending industrial control systems, SCADA networks, and connected manufacturing assets. In this guide, IIoT World examines the…
Petya ransomware spreads by exploiting the EternalBlue vulnerability in Microsoft Windows, the same flaw used by WannaCry weeks earlier. ICS cybersecurity experts, including Dr. Ulrich Lang of ObjectSecurity, Edgard Capdevielle of Nozomi Networks, and Bryan Singer…