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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, 7 months ago

Breach Roundup: French Police Arrest Alleged Hive Money Man

Also: Amazon Sues Alleged Refund Gang, Ukraine Says It Hacked Russian Tax SystemThis week, French police arrested an alleged Hive "banker," Amazon cracked down on a refund fraud ring, Ukraine military intelligence said it hacked the Russian tax system, the U.K. Ministry of Defense was fined and Kraft Heinz said it is doing fine after an alleged ransomware attack.

Bank Info Security 2 years, 7 months ago

White House Obtains Safe AI Pledges from 28 Healthcare Firms

Companies Commit to Risk Management, Making Care More AffordableMore than a dozen healthcare organizations on Thursday signed a White House pledge committing them to responsible deployment of artificial intelligence in a bid to improve health outcomes for Americans while protecting their security and shielding patients against bias.

Bank Info Security 2 years, 7 months ago

Ukraine Fingers Russian Military Hackers for Kyivstar Outage

Telecom Operator Slowly Restores Voice ServiceUkraine's domestic security agency on Wednesday fingered Russian military hackers as being responsible for hacking Kyivstar, in a statement acknowledging damage to the telecom operator's digital infrastructure. Ukraine's top telecom operator was the target of a Tuesday cyberattack.

Bank Info Security 2 years, 7 months ago

CISA Warns of Russian Hackers Targeting JetBrains Software

Advisory Says Russian Hackers Have Been Exploiting Popular Software Since SeptemberThe Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency released an advisory Wednesday warning that a Russian military intelligence unit has been actively exploiting a widely used software product since September as part of an effort to gain long-term access to compromised systems.

Bank Info Security 2 years, 7 months ago

Addressing Privacy and Data-Sharing Hurdles in Healthcare AI

Workarounds for Advancing AI in Administrative and Clinical UsesAI holds tremendous promise for both the administrative and clinical sides of healthcare, but obstacles still remain. One of the major hurdles is tied to patient privacy and the sharing of vast amounts of data needed to effectively tune AI models. What are some workarounds?

Bank Info Security 2 years, 7 months ago

Top Ukrainian Mobile Operator Kyivstar Hit by Cyberattack

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy Is in WashingtonUkrainian telecom operator Kyivstar was the target of a cyberattack that knocked internet access and mobile communications offline on the same day Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is in Washington to boost the case for additional military aid.