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The Independenttechnology7 days ago
UK cyber chief says hostile states behind most infrastructure attacks
Britain's cyber security chief said three-quarters of more than 200 incidents affecting critical national infrastructure in the past year were linked to state actors. He urged immediate action by government, companies and individuals to close vulnerabilities before any future con…
ecns.cnpolitics12 days ago
House and Senate Bills Would Let Private Firms Use Anti-Drone Systems at Designated Sites
Republican lawmakers introduced matching bills in both chambers that would authorize owners of facilities designated critical infrastructure to deploy counter-drone weapons. The legislation follows public statements from investors about security risks to large data centers.
koreatimes.co.krtechnology17 days ago
Major Data Breaches Hit U.S. Agencies and Companies in 2026
Multiple cyberattacks in 2026 exposed sensitive government data and disrupted private-sector operations. The incidents include a reported Social Security Administration breach, attacks on energy and water systems, and compromises at several companies.
Breaking Defenseworld19 days ago
Pentagon Cyber Command Develops Framework to Defend Critical Infrastructure
The Defense Cyber Defense Command is building a joint task force and command structure to coordinate responses to cyberattacks on U.S. critical infrastructure. Officials are modeling the effort on existing authorities used by Northern Command and FEMA.
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Euronewstechnology23 days ago
EU States Review Drone Security Policies After Baltic Airspace Incidents in May
An internal EU document dated 30 May records member states' views on the European Commission's drone security plan following multiple incursions on the bloc's eastern flank.
nbcnews.comworld7 days ago
Report Highlights Weak Authentication in U.S. Industrial Control Systems
FDD reported that weak authentication and exposed industrial control systems increase risks of Iranian cyber intrusions into U.S. critical infrastructure. The assessment focuses on vulnerabilities in operational technology environments.
rediff.comtechnology40 days ago
Iranian Hackers Suspected of Accessing Unprotected US Gas Station Tank Monitors
Hackers accessed unprotected automatic tank gauge systems in multiple states and altered some display readings though not actual fuel levels. No physical damage occurred but the intrusions have prompted safety concerns over potential undetected gas leaks. CNN reported the breache…
en.globes.co.ilworld44 days ago
German Companies to Develop Counter-Drone and Sabotage Technology for Critical Infrastructure
Several companies have agreed to jointly develop new technology aimed at protecting critical infrastructure in Germany from potential attacks. The move comes as the firms cited rising threats from sabotage and drone activity. The initiative focuses on countermeasures for key faci…
Wiredtechnology46 days ago
Robot Lawn Mower Vulnerabilities Allow Remote Takeover and Data Theft
Security researchers identified multiple flaws in a $5,000 robot lawn mower that could let hackers seize control of the device, access its camera, and obtain owners' email addresses, Wi-Fi passwords and home locations. The company said it is developing a fix for at least one of t…
Financial Timesfinance49 days ago
Norway Maintains Fisheries Agreement With Russia in Barents Sea
European officials have expressed concerns that Norway's continued cooperation with Russia on managing cod stocks in the Barents Sea could pose security risks. The 1975 pact allows joint scientific research, fishing industry coordination and coast guard operations in an area that…
nbcnews.comworld49 days ago
National Guard Cyber Units Aid Ransomware Response in Multiple States
Minnesota deployed 15 members of its National Guard cyber protection team to assist Winona County following a ransomware attack on April 6, 2026. The incident marked the county's second cyberattack in three months and disrupted emergency and critical services. Similar National Gu…
Wiredtechnology78 days ago
US Agencies Warn of Iranian-Linked Hackers Targeting Critical Infrastructure
A joint advisory from US agencies including the FBI, NSA, DOE, and CISA details hacking attempts by Iran-affiliated hackers on industrial control systems in energy, water, and government facilities. The hackers targeted programmable logic controllers from Rockwell Automation to p…
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insurancejournal.compolitics55 days ago
U.S. Government Issues Warning on Iran-Linked Cyberattacks Targeting Water and Energy Systems
The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency issued a warning on Tuesday about cyberattacks on water and energy systems attributed to hackers backed by Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps. The alert, coordinated with the FBI, NSA, and Energy Department, focused…
Ars Technicatechnology81 days ago
Colorado Senate Committee Advances Bill to Exempt Critical Infrastructure from Right-to-Repair Law
The Colorado Senate Business, Labor, and Technology Committee unanimously approved Senate Bill 26-090 on Friday, which seeks to exempt information technology equipment for critical infrastructure from the state's Consumer Right to Repair Digital Electronic Equipment Act.