The role of compromised cyber-physical devices in modern cyberattacks

Cyber-physical devices are increasingly getting compromised and leveraged by criminal groups and state-sponsored threat actors. Fyodor Yarochkin, Senior Threat Solution Architect with Trend Micro, believes that getting a better understanding of attacke… Continue reading The role of compromised cyber-physical devices in modern cyberattacks

Cyber Security and IT Leadership: A Growing Threat to Australia’s Renewable Energy Efforts

Australia is rapidly embracing renewable energy. But for the nation to successfully leverage green energy, it is imperative to establish strong IT foundations. Continue reading Cyber Security and IT Leadership: A Growing Threat to Australia’s Renewable Energy Efforts

ICS Patch Tuesday: Siemens, Schneider Electric, CISA Issue Advisories

Several ICS vendors released advisories on Tuesday to inform customers about vulnerabilities found in industrial and OT products.
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Industrial Cyber Security Basics Can Help Protect APAC Operational Technology Operators: Dragos

Operational technology users face challenges including communication between process engineering and cyber security teams, a growth in malware and ransomware, and insiders making basic technology mistakes. Continue reading Industrial Cyber Security Basics Can Help Protect APAC Operational Technology Operators: Dragos

Prevalence and Impact of Password Exposure Vulnerabilities in ICS/OT 

Analysis and insights on the prevalence and impact of password exposure vulnerabilities in ICS and other OT products.
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U.K., U.S. and Canadian Cyber Authorities Warn of Pro-Russia Hacktivist Attacks on Operational Technology Systems

The U.K.’s National Cyber Security Centre, along with U.S. and Canadian cyber authorities, has identified a rise in attacks against OT operators since 2022. Continue reading U.K., U.S. and Canadian Cyber Authorities Warn of Pro-Russia Hacktivist Attacks on Operational Technology Systems