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Portuguese Energy Giant Hit By $11 Million Ransomware Attack

Posted on April 24, 2020May 18, 2020 By Chris Owens No Comments on Portuguese Energy Giant Hit By $11 Million Ransomware Attack
Portuguese Energy Giant Hit By $11 Million Ransomware Attack
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Multinational utility company Energias de Portugal (EDP) falls victim to Ragnar Locker ransomware.

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TÜV Rheinland “Alarmed” By Growing Cyber Threat

Posted on February 17, 2020April 24, 2020 By Chris Owens No Comments on TÜV Rheinland “Alarmed” By Growing Cyber Threat
TÜV Rheinland “Alarmed” By Growing Cyber Threat
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New report from TÜV Rheinland warns of cybersecurity threats posed by the rising number of smart devices and weaknesses in real-time operating systems.

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Power Supply Pressures – 5 Biggest Threats To Our Electricity

Posted on January 8, 2020April 16, 2020 By Chris Owens No Comments on Power Supply Pressures – 5 Biggest Threats To Our Electricity
Power Supply Pressures – 5 Biggest Threats To Our Electricity
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The UK’s power supply system is built with resilience in mind. But as society becomes ever more reliant on electricity, the threats to our power continuity grow too. Let’s take a look at what could cause a UK-wide blackout…

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Cybersecurity Susceptibility In The Smart Grid Era

Posted on November 5, 2019April 24, 2020 By Chris Owens No Comments on Cybersecurity Susceptibility In The Smart Grid Era
Cybersecurity Susceptibility In The Smart Grid Era
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Does the trend towards a more distributed electricity network increase the threat of cyber-attacks?

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