Pure Storage

DECEMBER 17, 2024

Once installed, the malware locks critical files and displays a ransom note demanding payment, often in cryptocurrency. Threats against Critical Infrastructure Attackers often target essential servicessuch as power grids, water supplies, or transportation systemsthreatening severe disruption unless paid. million paid to cybercriminals.

Security 52

Security Vulnerability Cybersecurity Cyber Resilience 52

OffsiteDataSync

FEBRUARY 25, 2022

Freedom from malware and/or ransomware : Backup systems are just as vulnerable to compromise as anything else, so they be kept clean. Typically, backup systems are called into action for discrete outages. Logical and/or physical air gapping : Backups should be protected from network intrusions so ransomware cannot reach them.

Backup 52

Backup Failover Disaster Recovery Malware 52

IT Governance BC

JULY 30, 2024

Mitigating supply chain risk After widespread coverage, the CrowdStrike outage from 19 July 2024 hardly needs an introduction. The outage was caused by a bad security update rolled out by CrowdStrike. Without question, this is one of the most expensive IT outages to date, with significant global impact. million Windows devices.

Business Continuity 91

Business Continuity Insurance Insurance Outage 91

Plan B Consulting

JULY 5, 2021

While I was there, the ransomware attack on the Colonial Pipeline in the USA stopped fuel transportation on the East Coast. However, they can also be remote or unmanned, giving the attacker plenty of time to access the system and plant malware. As part of the review, we started to look at other threats, including cyber attacks.

Security 52

Security Malware Vulnerability Transportation 52

Plan B Consulting

JULY 5, 2021

While I was there, the ransomware attack on the Colonial Pipeline in the USA stopped fuel transportation on the East Coast. A SCADA system can be found in an extensive range of industries, including: Agriculture Healthcare Nuclear Reactor Transportation Energy Sector Civil and Chemical Engineering Water Plant Research.

Security 52

Security Malware Vulnerability Transportation 52