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The White House warned U.S. critical infrastructure operators to be prepared for cyberattacks related to economic sanctions against Russia.
The U.S. budget signed by President Biden on Tuesday includes requirements that critical infrastructure entities report certain significant cyber incidents.
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Experts warned that growing Russian frustration with the invasion of Ukraine could lead the country to escalate its cyber strategy in unpredictable ways.
Fears of a major Russian cyberattack against Ukraine have not materialized so far, but experts warn it is still far too early for cyber defense to relax.
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Three men pleaded guilty to planning a coordinated attack on electric substations across the U.S., hoping to start an economic crisis and race war.
Cybersecurity firm Dragos spoke positively on the electric industry's cyber protection measures in 2021, but said the threat landscape remains active.
Panelists at NARUC's Winter Policy Summit encouraged attendees to take an active role in pushing utilities to invest in cybersecurity.
The Department of Homeland Security has set up the Cyber Safety Review Board to investigate cybersecurity incidents that impact U.S. national security.
A new report from cybersecurity firm Tenable warns that critical infrastructure and other sectors must tackle the vulnerabilities found in common platforms.
NRC ruled that the Davis-Besse nuclear plant in northwest Ohio violated cybersecurity rules and ordered owner Energy Harbor to develop new procedures.
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