ICS/OT Siemens Sicam Vulnerabilities Could Facilitate Attacks on Energy Sector Several vulnerabilities patched recently in Siemens Sicam products could be exploited in attacks aimed at the energy sector. Eduard KovacsJune 26, 2024
Cybersecurity Funding Energy Department Invests $45 Million in 16 Projects to Improve Cybersecurity The US government makes a $45 million investment in 16 projects to improve cybersecurity across the energy sector. Ionut ArghireFebruary 27, 2024
Government Energy Department Offering $70 Million for Security, Resilience Research US Department of Energy offering up to $70 million in funding for research into technologies that boost the resilience and security of energy sector. Eduard KovacsJanuary 5, 2024
Training & Awareness 250 Organizations Take Part in Electrical Grid Security Exercise Over 250 organizations take part in GridEx VII, the largest North American exercise focusing on the security of the electrical grid. Eduard KovacsNovember 20, 2023
Government Energy Department Offering $9M in Cybersecurity Competition for Small Electric Utilities Small electric utilities in the US offered $9 million as part of a competition whose goal is to help them boost their cybersecurity posture. Eduard KovacsAugust 31, 2023
Cybercrime Australian Energy Software Firm Energy One Hit by Cyberattack Energy One, an Australian company that provides software products and services to the energy sector, has been hit by a cyberattack. Eduard KovacsAugust 22, 2023
Cybercrime Malicious QR Codes Used in Phishing Attack Targeting US Energy Company A widespread phishing campaign utilizing malicious QR codes has hit organizations in various industries, including a major energy company in the US. Ionut ArghireAugust 17, 2023
Cybercrime Gas Stations Impacted by Cyberattack on Canadian Energy Giant Suncor Some services at Petro-Canada gas stations have been disrupted following a cyberattack on parent company Suncor, one of North America’s largest energy companies. Eduard KovacsJune 27, 2023