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The state of cyberwar in Ukraine — and how CISOs can help

A visit to Ukraine reveals the daily conflict and context in which Ukraine’s cyber warriors raise the resilience of all the EU. CISOs around the globe have an opportunity to make a difference.

Apr 23, 2025 5 mins

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Too little budget for OT security despite rising threats

According to a recent study, many organizations still invest too little in protecting their operational technology (OT).

Apr 4, 2025 2 mins

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Trump shifts cyberattack readiness to state and local governments in wake of info-sharing cuts

Shifting the burden of managing cyber emergencies to state and local governments while scaling back federal information-sharing groups could leave local, underfunded CISOs and CIOs less prepared for critical infrastructure attacks.

Mar 24, 2025 8 mins

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Why cyber attackers are targeting your solar energy systems — and how to stop them

Businesses that install and own solar distributed energy resources increase their attack surface and that of the electric grid.

Mar 3, 2025 13 mins

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8 biggest cybersecurity threats manufacturers face

The manufacturing sector remains a prominent target for cybercriminals, due to complex supply chains, legacy industry control and IoT systems, and a lack of appetite for downtime.

Dec 6, 2024 9 mins

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Russian group’s hack of Texas water system underscores critical OT cyber threats

Cyberattacks on water systems are rising, with Russian state-linked “hacktivists” posting videos of seemingly amateur intrusions. But their prank-like nature belies more malicious possibilities, as a recent attack on the small Texas town of Stanton,

Oct 21, 2024 11 mins

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China-based cyber espionage campaign in SE Asia is expanding, says Sophos

Sophos report says the Crimson Palace campaign that started in 2023 has expanded to several more countries.

Sep 10, 2024 6 mins

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US charges 5 Russian spies for Ukraine, NATO cyberattacks

The five officers of Russia’s GRU military intelligence service have been indicted for WhisperGate attacks and other activities meant to set the stage for Russia’s invasion and to deter allies from coming to Ukraine’s aid.

Sep 5, 2024 7 mins

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ICS malware FrostyGoop disrupted heating in Ukraine, remains threat to OT worldwide

The malware leverages Modbus TCP communications to target operational technology assets — and can easily be repurposed to compromise other industrial controllers, putting widespread critical infrastructure at risk.

Jul 23, 2024 5 mins

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Inside the world’s largest ‘live-fire’ cyber-defense exercise

From the Retamares military base in Madrid, CSO Spain receives an inside look at the Spanish team’s headquarters for Locked Shields 2024, a worldwide event for practicing coordination and cooperation in defense of cyberspace.

Jul 19, 2024 7 mins

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