Did someone really hack into the Oldsmar, Florida, water treatment plant? New details suggest maybe not.

Statements from the FBI and former Oldsmar city manager indicate what happened at the plant may not have been the work of an outside hacker.

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Fact or fiction, hacktivists’ claims of industrial sabotage in Russia or Ukraine get attention online

Hacktivist are increasingly turning towards targeting operational technology in critical infrastructure systems.

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Biden’s national cybersecurity strategy advocates tech regulation, software liability reform

The strategy represents a shift in how Washington approaches cybersecurity, veering toward a more strictly regulated approach.

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The Energy Department’s Puesh Kumar on grid hacking, Ukraine and Pipedream malware

Puesh Kumar, director of the Office of Cybersecurity, Energy Security, and Emergency Response, discusses how the DOE fends off hackers.

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More vulnerabilities in industrial systems raise fresh concerns about critical infrastructure hacks

Researchers have revealed details about flaws in industrial systems that could give hackers access to the most sensitive networks.

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Too many default ‘admin1234’ passwords increase risk for industrial systems, research finds

Researchers say a growing number of internet-connected devices linked to critical infrastructure organizations don’t have basic protections.

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Too many default ‘admin1234’ passwords increase risk for industrial systems, research finds

Researchers say a growing number of internet-connected devices linked to critical infrastructure organizations don’t have basic protections.

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Watchdog: Agency overseeing cybersecurity for offshore energy falling short

The Government Accountability Office said that a worst-case scenario for an offshore oil and gas facility could lead to fatalities.

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White House announces 100-day cyber sprint for chemical sector

The sprint is the latest effort from the White House to improve cybersecurity and monitoring in industrial control systems.

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White House to give aviation executives classified cyberthreat briefing, latest in series of industry meetings

The meeting will follow an Aug. 4 briefing with railroad executives to discuss industry responses to critical infrastructure cybersecurity.

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