In case you weren’t able to keep up on this month’s critical
infrastructure security news, below is a recap for you. As you’ll see, hacks to
industrial control systems are increasing and there was no shortage of them in
this month’s news, including attacks to a South Korean nuclear power plant and
possible threat to U.S. airports and air traffic control centers. Read more in
March’s news roundup:
NorthKorea 'Hacked' South Korean Nuclear Power Plant Operator
South Korea blamed North Korea for hacking and stealing data from one of its nuclear power plants. Blueprints of South Korean plants were posted on Twitter from an IP address located in North Korea. The attacks in question took place in December, shortly after the hack on Sony Pictures. Investigators, however, have found that South Korea’s nuclear plant management was not compromised and no critical data was leaked.
South Korea blamed North Korea for hacking and stealing data from one of its nuclear power plants. Blueprints of South Korean plants were posted on Twitter from an IP address located in North Korea. The attacks in question took place in December, shortly after the hack on Sony Pictures. Investigators, however, have found that South Korea’s nuclear plant management was not compromised and no critical data was leaked.
USindustrial control systems attacked 245 times in 12 months
In an ICS-CERT report, it was proven that U.S. industrial control systems encountered cyberattacks more than 245 times in the last year. The report, which covered the 2014 fiscal year, included all cyberattacks received and responded to by ICS-CERT. Fifty-five percent of these attacks showed signs of advanced persistent threats. Also, it should be noted that the energy sector accounted for 79 of the 245 attacks.
In an ICS-CERT report, it was proven that U.S. industrial control systems encountered cyberattacks more than 245 times in the last year. The report, which covered the 2014 fiscal year, included all cyberattacks received and responded to by ICS-CERT. Fifty-five percent of these attacks showed signs of advanced persistent threats. Also, it should be noted that the energy sector accounted for 79 of the 245 attacks.
Kaspersky:‘A very bad incident’ awaits critical infrastructure
According to Eugene Kaspersky, founder of Kaspersky Lab, cyberterrorism is a looming threat to power grids, water supply systems and other critical infrastructure. The threats against critical infrastructure are increasing and hackers are learning more techniques from the exposure of these attacks. Kaspersky suggests international cooperation between security services may help defend against these attacks.
According to Eugene Kaspersky, founder of Kaspersky Lab, cyberterrorism is a looming threat to power grids, water supply systems and other critical infrastructure. The threats against critical infrastructure are increasing and hackers are learning more techniques from the exposure of these attacks. Kaspersky suggests international cooperation between security services may help defend against these attacks.
CyberspaceConflict Growing More Destructive, NSA’s Chief Says
According to NSA chief Rogers, there is a possibility that potential adversaries intentionally left evidence of an ICS hack in order to send a message to the U.S. that it is at risk of a destructive attack. To address the increasing risk of cyberattacks against U.S. organizations, Cyber Command is creating teams to defend military networks and assist commanders with a goal of having 6,200 personnel to operate in the next two years.
According to NSA chief Rogers, there is a possibility that potential adversaries intentionally left evidence of an ICS hack in order to send a message to the U.S. that it is at risk of a destructive attack. To address the increasing risk of cyberattacks against U.S. organizations, Cyber Command is creating teams to defend military networks and assist commanders with a goal of having 6,200 personnel to operate in the next two years.
YourNext Flight Could Be Hit By a Cyber Attack
The National Airspace System, which is responsible for controlling U.S. airports and air traffic control centers, is at risk for cyberattacks. According to a new report from the Government Accountability Office, hackers now have the capability to disrupt air traffic control operations. This report also made 17 public recommendations, including provisions to the training of cybersecurity employees.
The National Airspace System, which is responsible for controlling U.S. airports and air traffic control centers, is at risk for cyberattacks. According to a new report from the Government Accountability Office, hackers now have the capability to disrupt air traffic control operations. This report also made 17 public recommendations, including provisions to the training of cybersecurity employees.
Do you want to read more industrial security news? Check out
last month’s news round up here.
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