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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 8 months, 1 week ago

Federally Qualified Health Center Reports Ransomware Breach

Central Jersey Medical Center Runs Health Centers for Schools in NewarkCentral Jersey Medical Center, a federally qualified health center that partners with public schools in Newark, New Jersey, is notifying an undisclosed number of people of a data breach related to an August ransomware attack. The incident is latest to hit a resourced-stretched healthcare provider.

More from Bank Info Security 7 Nov 2025, 10:30 a.m. Breach Critical Infrastructure Education Healthcare Incident Ransomware
Bank Info Security 8 months, 1 week ago

2 Ex-Cyber Specialists Indicted for Alleged BlackCat Attacks

DOJ: Suspects Hit 5 Firms, Including 3 in Healthcare, Netted $1.3M in Ransom MoneyThree former employees of two cybersecurity firms stand accused of using BlackCat ransomware in a conspiracy to extort five U.S. companies, including three in the healthcare sector. One of the victim companies paid nearly $1.3 million to the attackers, U.S. federal prosecutors said.

More from Bank Info Security 6 Nov 2025, 11:30 a.m. America BlackCat Critical Infrastructure Healthcare Ransom Ransomware Victims
The Hacker News 8 months, 2 weeks ago

Ransomware Defense Using the Wazuh Open Source Platform

Ransomware is malicious software designed to block access to a computer system or encrypt data until a ransom is paid. This cyberattack is one of the most prevalent and damaging threats in the digital landscape, affecting individuals, businesses, and critical infrastructure worldwide

More from The Hacker News 5 Nov 2025, 12:06 a.m. Critical Infrastructure Cyberattack Malware Open Source Ransom Ransomware