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May 12, 2021 · Published May 12, 2021. Written By Lance Whitney. Government and business both need to step up to combat ransomware attacks against critical systems before they spiral further out of control. Our...
Jul 8, 2021 · In the case of the Colonial Pipeline cyber attack, MFA could have prevented the hacker from gaining access to its internal systems and threatening to stop production of...
May 7, 2023 · May 07, 2023. Jen Easterly, CISA Director. Tom Fanning, Chairman and CEO of Southern Company and Chair of CISA’s Cybersecurity Advisory Committee. Today marks two years since a watershed moment in the short but turbulent history of cybersecurity. On May 7, 2021, a ransomware attack on Colonial Pipeline captured headlines around the world with ...
- Update Legacy Hardware and Systems
- Enforce Regular User Training
- Know How to Handle An Attack Before It Happens
- Complacency Will Cost You
Outdated hardware and software leaves companies exposed to known vulnerabilities that make them easy targets for ransomware attacks. Despite this knowledge, organizations aren’t simply patching vulnerabilities or updating legacy tools. The result? Targeted attacks doubled in 2022. The 2023 Ransomware Spotlight Report found that 76% of ransomware at...
It’s easier to exploit a person’s limited knowledge of best cyber practices and gain access to sensitive information than it is to hack into the system itself — and malicious actors know this. The human element continues to be a major driver in ransomware attacks: Verizonfound 82% of all breaches involve humans through phishing, smishing or other e...
Cyber gangs often target companies for financial gain, but when it’s against critical infrastructure entities, there are additional risks to national security. Because of that, companies need a thorough response plan in place so employees understand what to do — and when to do it — in the event of an attack. Implement robust incident response plans...
No matter how much has been done to secure critical infrastructure over the past two years, we can always do more. Constant vigilance is key, particularly at companies that, if hacked, raise national security implications. Critical infrastructure organizations must continuously assess their security posture to ensure they are not leaving themselves...
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Apr 26, 2022 · The Colonial Pipeline hack is the largest publicly disclosed cyber attack against critical infrastructure in the U.S. The attack involved multiple stages against Colonial Pipeline IT systems. The pipeline's operational technology systems that actually move oil were not directly compromised during the attack.
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May 9, 2022 · The Colonial Pipeline attack offered everyone, from government officials to ordinary citizens, a glimpse into what could happen and why it is vital to have a good security team with a solid mitigation plan in place, says Willy Leichter, CMO at LogicHub. "In terms of wake-up calls, the Colonial Pipeline cyberattack was a good jolt of caffeine to ...
Jun 8, 2021 · By Clifford Krauss. Published June 8, 2021 Updated June 9, 2021. The top executive of the Colonial Pipeline told a Senate committee on Tuesday that an oversight appears to have allowed hackers...
