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Critical infrastructure depends on interconnected operational systems, where cyber incidents can disrupt essential services, safety, and availability.

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Critical infrastructure includes systems and assets vital for public health, safety, and economic stability, such as power grids, water treatment, transportation networks, and healthcare facilities. These systems often combine physical components with industrial control systems (ICS) and operational technology (OT) that manage essential services in real time.

From an information-security perspective, critical infrastructure faces risks like unauthorized access to control systems, disruption of service availability, and manipulation of sensor data. Defending these assets requires specialized security measures tailored to ICS environments, including network segmentation, strict access controls, and continuous monitoring for anomalies. Ensuring resilience also involves coordinated efforts between operators and government agencies to address vulnerabilities unique to legacy systems and proprietary protocols.

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Bank Info Security 2 years, 5 months ago

Kyivstar Hack to Cost the Ukrainian Telco Giant $100 Million

Kyivstar Parent Veon Attributes Losses to Customer Retention MeasuresA December cyberattack on Ukraine's top telecom operator, which authorities in Kyiv attribute to the Russian military, will cost the parent company nearly $100 million. Ukraine in mid-December accused the Russian General Staff Main Intelligence Directorate of perpetuating the incident.

Bank Info Security 20 Jan 2024, 9:30 a.m. Critical Infrastructure Cyberattack Hacking Incident Military Russia Ukraine
Bank Info Security 2 years, 6 months ago

Chinese Drones Pose Threat to US Infrastructure, CISA Warns

CISA, FBI Urge Critical Infrastructure Owners to Bolster UAS Security MeasuresThe U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency is warning critical infrastructure owners and operators about the dangers associated with the increasing reliance on Chinese unmanned aircraft systems, warning their use in CI sectors "risks exposing sensitive information to PRC authorities."

Bank Info Security 18 Jan 2024, 12:30 p.m. America China CISA Critical Infrastructure FBI Sensitive Information Warning
Bank Info Security 2 years, 6 months ago

How a Novel Legal Maneuver Got a Hospital's Stolen Data Back

The ubiquity and anonymity of cryptocurrencies are fueling economic, legal and ethical challenges that put healthcare entities in the crosshairs of cybercriminals, said David Hoffman, general counsel of Claxton-Hepburn Medical Center, which recently filed a lawsuit against ransomware gang LockBit.

Bank Info Security 18 Jan 2024, 8:30 a.m. Critical Infrastructure Ethical Hacking Healthcare Lawsuit LockBit Ransomware Theft
Bank Info Security 2 years, 6 months ago

NC Health System Agrees to Pay $6.6M in Web Tracking Case

Novant Health Is Among Latest Organizations Opting to Settle Patient Privacy ClaimsA North Carolina healthcare system has agreed to pay $6.6 million to settle a consolidated class action lawsuit involving its use of tracking tools in its websites and patient portals. The suit alleges the website trackers sent sensitive patient information to third parties without their consent.

Bank Info Security 17 Jan 2024, 10:30 a.m. Critical Infrastructure Healthcare Lawsuit Privacy