Is the water safe? The state of critical infrastructure cybersecurity

On September 25, CISA issued a stark reminder that critical infrastructure remains a primary target for cyberattacks. Vulnerable systems in industrial sectors, including water utilities, continue to be exploited due to poor cyber hygiene practices. Using unsophisticated methods like brute-force attacks and leveraging default passwords, threat actors have repeatedly managed to compromise operational technology (OT) […]

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Early ‘Forever Chemicals’ Exposure Could Impact Economic Success in Adulthood, Study Says

Early life exposure to toxic PFAS “forever chemicals” could impact economic success in adulthood, new first-of-its-kind research [PDF] suggests. From a report: The Iowa State University and US Census Bureau working paper compared the earnings, college … Continue reading Early ‘Forever Chemicals’ Exposure Could Impact Economic Success in Adulthood, Study Says

This Week in Security: Backdoored Backdoors, Leaking Cameras, and The Safety Label

The mad lads at watchTowr are back with their unique blend of zany humor and impressive security research. And this time, it’s the curious case of backdoors within popular backdoors, …read more Continue reading This Week in Security: Backdoored Backdoors, Leaking Cameras, and The Safety Label