November 5, 2024

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E-ISAC Warns of Escalating Russian Cyber Threats
The emergence of new malware directed at electric utilities illustrates that Russia's war with Ukraine may be in a dangerous new phase, experts warned.
U.S. Department of State
DOJ Reveals Indictments Against Russian Energy Hackers
The U.S. Department of Justice unveiled charges against four Russian state-sponsored hackers for compromising energy companies in the U.S. and abroad.
Texas RE: Post-COVID Cyber Safety Requires New Priorities
The cybersecurity lessons of the COVID-19 pandemic must not be forgotten as stakeholders return to normal operations, representatives from Texas RE warned.
Six Russians Charged for Ukraine Cyberattacks
DOJ brought criminal charges against six Russian intelligence officers believed to be involved in the cyberattacks against the Ukrainian grid.
EPRI Report Downplays Worst-Case EMP Scenario
An EPRI study concluded that a high-altitude nuclear explosion could cause a multi-state outage but not the lengthy blackout some observers have feared.
Expert Sees ‘Extreme Uptick’ in Cyber Attacks on Utilities
Dragos CEO Robert M. Lee told NARUC that hackers targeting the U.S. electric industry are growing more numerous and more skilled.
MISO Reliability Subcommittee Briefs: Aug. 3, 2017
A NERC official told MISO that recommendations to utilities for restoring power after the loss of normal communication are unlikely to become binding.
NERC: Despite Solid 2016, Grid Threats Remain
The North American grid was very reliable in 2016, but threats are increasing and restoration from a total system collapse could prove time-consuming.
Experts ID New Cyber Threat to SCADA Systems
Experts identified what may be the most dangerous cybersecurity threat yet to the U.S. power system, malware that can commandeer circuit breakers.
Dragos, ESET
Experts ID New Cyber Threat to SCADA Systems
By Rich Heidorn Jr. Two cybersecurity firms on Monday disclosed what may be the most dangerous cyber threat yet to U.S. power systems: malware that can take...

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