The US Capitol in Washington, DC, on June 29, 2022. (Photo by MANDEL NGAN/AFP via Getty Images) Banking, oil and IT industry reps call on Congress to harmonize cyber regulations … again Industry representatives in a House hearing pointed to the Biden administration’s cyber reporting mandate as an example of overlapping regulations. Jul 25, 2024 By Christian Vasquez
A view of the monument to the first Ukrainian printer Ivan Fedorov during snowfall on November 28, 2023 in Lviv, Ukraine. (Photo by Les Kasyanov/Global Images Ukraine via Getty Images) Simple ‘FrostyGoop’ malware responsible for turning off Ukrainians’ heat in January attack The attack is the latest in a string targeting Ukrainian critical infrastructure and illustrates the growing ease of targeting industrial systems. Jul 23, 2024 By Christian Vasquez
Blue pipes going to an oil refinery. (Getty Images) Ransomware attacks are hitting energy, oil and gas sectors especially hard, report finds Sophos survey finds that utilities appear willing to pay ransom demands. Jul 17, 2024 By Christian Vasquez
Steel oil pipes from a refinery. (Getty Images) US businesses struggle to obtain cyber insurance, lawmakers are told Rising premiums and restrictive policies are creating uncertainty among American businesses about whether insurance policies will cover breaches. Jun 27, 2024 By Christian Vasquez
Rep. Dan Crenshaw, R-Texas, speaks about the U.S. military withdrawal from Afghanistan during a press conference at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C., on Aug. 31, 2021. (Photo by SAUL LOEB/AFP via Getty Images) Critical infrastructure operators’ resilience would get federal assessment under new bill The bipartisan House legislation calls on CISA and FEMA to report on how operators handle the switch to manual mode during cyber incidents. Jun 20, 2024 By Matt Bracken
A broken piggy bank with a stethoscope. (Getty Images) Rural hospitals are particularly vulnerable to ransomware, report finds The most vulnerable hospitals are unprepared to deal with the impact of digital extortion as ransomware attacks target health care facilities. Jun 4, 2024 By Christian Vasquez
Harry Coker testifies during his confirmation hearing for national cyber director before the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee at the Dirksen Senate Office Building on Nov. 2, 2023. in Washington, D.C. (Photo by Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images) Chinese hacking threat puts focus on protecting critical infrastructure, Biden adviser says National Cyber Director Harry Coker said he doubts the U.S. public realizes the full scope of the cybersecurity threat facing the United States. May 22, 2024 By Christian Vasquez
A pipe carrying potable water is seen in a water purification plant. (Getty Images) EPA will step up inspections of water sector cybersecurity A new enforcement alert said that the majority of inspected water systems do not fully comply with federal requirements. May 20, 2024 By Christian Vasquez
Harry Coker testifies during his confirmation hearing to become the national cyber director before the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee on Nov. 2, 2023, in Washington, D.C. (Photo by Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images) ONCD report: ‘Fundamental transformation’ in cyber, tech drove 2023 risks Evolving critical infrastructure risks, ransomware, supply chain exploitation, commercial spyware and AI were the top trends, the office reported. May 7, 2024 By Tim Starks
The White House. (Getty Images) The missed opportunities in White House’s critical infrastructure directive The rewrite of PPD-21 is a good start, but still relies on Congress to get through the biggest hurdles, experts say. May 6, 2024 By Christian Vasquez