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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Rockwell Automation says a new remote code execution (RCE) exploit linked to an unnamed Advanced Persistent Threat (APT) group could be used to target unpatched ControlLogix communications modules commonly used in manufacturing, electric, oil and gas, and liquified natural gas industries. [...]
Rockwell Automation and CISA warn of security vulnerabilities that affect power plants, factories, and other critical infrastructure sites.
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Former employee of contractor allegedly unleashed computer attack on the town's critical infrastructure — the systems controlling its water treatment facility.
The hackers posted up for sale stolen HCA Healthcare data on Dark Web forum.
HCA Healthcare said personal data of approximately 11 million patients was published on an online forum
HCA Healthcare disclosed a data breach impacting an estimated 11 million patients who received care at one of its hospitals and clinics after a threat actor posted samples of stolen data on a hacking forum. [...]