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Agencies Warn of Pro-Russia Hackers Targeting OT Control Systems

SecureWorld News

According to a new joint cybersecurity alert , the hacktivists have been observed gaining remote access to small-scale industrial control systems used in water/wastewater, dams, energy, and food and agriculture by exploiting internet-exposed human-machine interfaces (HMIs) and using default or weak passwords.

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How to minimize remote access cyber security threats in 2024

CIO Business Intelligence

Over 85% of organizations analyzed have RDPs accessible via the internet for at least 25% of a given month, leaving them open to ransomware attacks. Implement strong authentication methods for key internet-facing systems, such as multi-factor authentication.

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Advisory: Malicious North Korean Cyber Activity

SecureWorld News

Here's what Blindingcan has accomplished so far: "A threat group with a nexus to North Korea targeted government contractors early this year to gather intelligence surrounding key military and energy technologies. If these services are required, use strong passwords or Active Directory authentication.

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How Can CIOs Teach Their Employees About Cybersecurity?

The Accidental Successful CIO

However, no matter how many firewalls we put in place or how effectively we implement two-factor authentication we still need to understand the weakest link in our security system: our employees. What people are talking about when they talk about IOT is the growing number of devices that can be connected directly to the Internet.

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Iranian Hackers Target U.S. Water Facility

SecureWorld News

The attack has been linked to CyberAv3ngers, an Iranian-backed group known for its focus on targeting Israeli water and energy sites. Require multifactor authentication for all remote access to the OT network, including from the IT network and external networks. Disconnect the PLC from the open internet.