#criticalinfrastructure — Public Fediverse posts
Live and recent posts from across the Fediverse tagged #criticalinfrastructure, aggregated by home.social.
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📰 Polish Power Plant Breached via Private Cellular APN Network
A novel attack on a Polish power plant used a private cellular APN to pivot into the OT network. Attackers, linked to Russia's FSB, used default PLC credentials to shut down a steam turbine. #ICS #OT #CyberAttack #CriticalInfrastructure #Poland
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The U.S. warned Chile about the presence of the APT Lilac Typhoon (DEV-0234). #cybersecurity #Chile #APT #Typhoon #Malware #CriticalInfrastructure
https://www.security-chu.com/2026/08/LILAC-Typhoon-APT-Presente-en-Chile.html
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The U.S. warned Chile about the presence of the APT Lilac Typhoon (DEV-0234). #cybersecurity #Chile #APT #Typhoon #Malware #CriticalInfrastructure
https://www.security-chu.com/2026/08/LILAC-Typhoon-APT-Presente-en-Chile.html
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Critical vulnerabilities found in Connective, Belgium's eID digital identity extension used by over 2 million citizens. The browser plugin, developed by Nitro Software Belgium, exposes PINs, electronic signatures, and devices to compromise.
#DigitalIdentity #BelgianEID #CriticalInfrastructure #ZeroTrust
https://cyberworldops.eu/en/critical-vulnerabilities-in-belgium-s-connective-digital-identity
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Critical vulnerabilities found in Connective, Belgium's eID digital identity extension used by over 2 million citizens. The browser plugin, developed by Nitro Software Belgium, exposes PINs, electronic signatures, and devices to compromise.
#DigitalIdentity #BelgianEID #CriticalInfrastructure #ZeroTrust
https://cyberworldops.eu/en/critical-vulnerabilities-in-belgium-s-connective-digital-identity
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Water system controllers don't belong on the internet, says ex-NSA chief
Comments: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49216362
#HackerNews #watersecurity #cybersecurity #IoT #exNSA #chief #internetsecurity #criticalinfrastructure
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Water system controllers don't belong on the internet, says ex-NSA chief
Comments: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49216362
#HackerNews #watersecurity #cybersecurity #IoT #exNSA #chief #internetsecurity #criticalinfrastructure
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📰 Cyberattack on Gate Systems Disrupts North Carolina Ports
Cyberattack strikes all three North Carolina ports, disrupting critical gate systems and operations. The U.S. Coast Guard is actively monitoring the situation. #CyberAttack #CriticalInfrastructure #MaritimeSecurity #NCPorts
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Iran threatens to attack Gulf energy facilities
Iran has warned Gulf states that it will attack their critical energy infrastructure if the US launches fresh…
#NewsBeep #News #BreakingNews #AbbasAraghchi #breakingnews #Criticalinfrastructure #DonaldTrump #Energyinfrastructure #Gulf #Iran #IranianForeignMinister #Iranianofficial #MrTrump #Tehran
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🎙️ On the Nexus Podcast, ClearVector Founder & CEO John Laliberte explores one of today's fastest-growing cybersecurity challenges: non-human identities (NHIs) and the role AI agents play in creating and managing machine identities across enterprise and critical infrastructure environments.
Learn why identity visibility, detection, and governance are essential for reducing cyber risk as AI adoption accelerates.
🎧 Listen to the full episode: https://nexusconnect.io/podcasts/nexus-podcast-john-laliberte-on-ai-and-non-human-identity-controls
#Cybersecurity #AI #IdentitySecurity #NonHumanIdentities #CriticalInfrastructure #MachineIdentity
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🎙️ On the Nexus Podcast, ClearVector Founder & CEO John Laliberte explores one of today's fastest-growing cybersecurity challenges: non-human identities (NHIs) and the role AI agents play in creating and managing machine identities across enterprise and critical infrastructure environments.
Learn why identity visibility, detection, and governance are essential for reducing cyber risk as AI adoption accelerates.
🎧 Listen to the full episode: https://nexusconnect.io/podcasts/nexus-podcast-john-laliberte-on-ai-and-non-human-identity-controls
#Cybersecurity #AI #IdentitySecurity #NonHumanIdentities #CriticalInfrastructure #MachineIdentity
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🚨 SIGINT // Cybersecurity Watch — 2026-08-06
Water sector cyberattacks reportedly widen to at least 12 US states, deepening fears of Iranian-linked OT intrusions on critical infrastructure.
https://www.securityweek.com/water-sector-cyberattacks-reportedly-hit-at-least-12-states/
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👋 Meet Claire, the industry's first CPS-native AI security agent. Designed to help security teams work smarter, Claire delivers AI-powered insights, simplifies complex investigations, and helps organizations protect their #OT, #IoT, #IoMT, and other cyber-physical environments with greater speed and confidence.
💡 Learn more: https://claroty.com/blog/how-claroty-claire-brings-ai-powered-cybersecurity-to-cyber-physical-systems
#Cybersecurity #ArtificialIntelligence #AI #OTSecurity #CriticalInfrastructure #CPS #ClarotyClaire
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👋 Meet Claire, the industry's first CPS-native AI security agent. Designed to help security teams work smarter, Claire delivers AI-powered insights, simplifies complex investigations, and helps organizations protect their #OT, #IoT, #IoMT, and other cyber-physical environments with greater speed and confidence.
💡 Learn more: https://claroty.com/blog/how-claroty-claire-brings-ai-powered-cybersecurity-to-cyber-physical-systems
#Cybersecurity #ArtificialIntelligence #AI #OTSecurity #CriticalInfrastructure #CPS #ClarotyClaire
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Iran Targets US Water Systems in Multi-State Cyberattacks
A recent cyberattack on US water systems, potentially linked to Iran, has sparked a heated debate, with some officials downplaying the incident and shifting blame. Fortunately, it appears that no significant damage was done, but the incident is still under investigation.
#Iran #UsWaterSystems #EmergingThreats #NationState #CriticalInfrastructure
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Minnesota Water Utilities Cyberattack Triggers Emergency Federal Investigation
Full story 👇
Learn more: https://www.earthinsider.in/2026/08/minnesota-water-utilities-cyberattack_0805018276.html
#EarthInsider #EarthInsiderNews #EINews #US #America #USNews #USPolitics #Cyberattack #WaterSecurity #CriticalInfrastructure #BreakingNews #NewsAlert
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Hackers Target US Water Systems in a Move That Shocks Federal Officials
Full story 👇
Learn more: https://www.earthinsider.in/2026/08/minnesota-water-utilities-cyberattack.html
#EarthInsider #EarthInsiderNews #EINews #US #America #USNews #USPolitics #Cyberattack #WaterUtilities #CriticalInfrastructure #BreakingNews #NewsAlert
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FBI & EPA warn: Hackers hit water/wastewater systems in 7+ states, disrupting operations. https://jpmellojr.blogspot.com/2026/08/fbi-epa-warn-of-cyberattacks-targeting.html #FBI #EPA #WaterSecurity #CriticalInfrastructure #PLC #Rockwell
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🚨 SIGINT // Cybersecurity Watch — 2026-08-04
Suspected Iranian hackers expand coordinated OT attacks on US water utilities to 7+ states, forcing manual control switches.
https://www.securityweek.com/us-water-cyberattacks-extend-beyond-minnesota-to-at-least-6-other-states/
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Iran Hackss Water Systems In 7 States - USA Losing War
#breach #CriticalInfrastructure #Iran #GOPLiesAboutEverything #water
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Are US Water Systems Completely Unprepared for the Next Wave of Cyber Attacks?
Full story 👇
Learn more: https://www.earthinsider.in/2026/08/cyber-attacks-water-systems-us-threat.html
#EarthInsider #EarthInsiderNews #EINews #US #America #USNews #USPolitics #CyberAttacks #WaterSystems #CriticalInfrastructure #Cybersecurity #BreakingNews #TopStory #NewsAlert
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US Water Systems Face Unprecedented Cyber Attacks As Hackers Target Critical Infrastructure
Full story 👇
Learn more: https://www.earthinsider.in/2026/08/cyber-attacks-water-systems-threaten-us.html
#EarthInsider #EarthInsiderNews #EINews #US #America #USNews #USPolitics #CyberAttacks #WaterSecurity #CriticalInfrastructure #Cybersecurity #BreakingNews #NewsAlert #Trending
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Blogged about the current state of affairs for Cyber Security within Critical Infrastructure.
"Shooting the Grid in the Foot. IT/OT Convergence Is Breaking Energy Security"
https://www.infosecworrier.dk/blog/2026/07/shootinggrid/
#CriticalInfrastructure #Isolation #BottomLine #GridSecurity #ComplianceTrap #Gutter #OscarWilde
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Blogged about the current state of affairs for Cyber Security within Critical Infrastructure.
"Shooting the Grid in the Foot. IT/OT Convergence Is Breaking Energy Security"
https://www.infosecworrier.dk/blog/2026/07/shootinggrid/
#CriticalInfrastructure #Isolation #BottomLine #GridSecurity #ComplianceTrap #Gutter #OscarWilde
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U.S. investigating if Iran was behind cyberattack on Minnesota water systems
Malicious cyber activity affected technology at more than 30 community water systems across Minnesota this week, forcing some…
#NewsBeep #News #BreakingNews #breakingnews #communitywatersystems #Criticalinfrastructure #drinkingwater #drinkingwatertreatment #Iran #manualoperations #Minnesota #operationaltechnology #waterandwastewater #watersupply #watersystem #waterutilities
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UPDATE 3: This group has done this before — ten Israeli water treatment stations, same playbook. RESOLUTION NOTES: There are none. You still have internet-facing PLCs.
Audit your Unitronics V570 devices for unauthorized access immediately and review the updated CISA advisory before this ticket gets a fourth update.
Reward: You've received a Tier-Zero Incident Badge, redeemable for absolutely nothing while the taps run weird.
#CriticalInfrastructure #IranianHackers #WaterSystems #CISA (2/2)
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UPDATE 3: This group has done this before — ten Israeli water treatment stations, same playbook. RESOLUTION NOTES: There are none. You still have internet-facing PLCs.
Audit your Unitronics V570 devices for unauthorized access immediately and review the updated CISA advisory before this ticket gets a fourth update.
Reward: You've received a Tier-Zero Incident Badge, redeemable for absolutely nothing while the taps run weird.
#CriticalInfrastructure #IranianHackers #WaterSystems #CISA (2/2)
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Reward: You've received a Tainted Tap Water Flask — strictly decorative, non-potable, and a constant reminder that your OT network is a crime scene.
#CriticalInfrastructure #CyberSecurity #Iran #WaterSystems #CISA #InfrastructureUnderFire (3/3)
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🚨 SIGINT // Cybersecurity Watch — 2026-07-30
Dozens of Minnesota water utilities hit in coordinated OT attacks, exposing critical infrastructure risks.
https://www.securityweek.com/dozens-of-minnesota-water-utilities-targeted-in-coordinated-ot-attacks/
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🆕 A coordinated cyberattack targeting 30 Minnesota water systems underscores the growing cybersecurity risks facing water utilities and other critical infrastructure operators.
The incident highlights how limited funding, fragmented security programs, and a lack of OT and CPS cybersecurity resources can increase operational risk and threaten the delivery of essential services.
👉 Read the analysis: https://claroty.com/blog/minnesota-water-cyberattack-highlights-uss-under-resourced-fragmented-critical-infrastructure-systems
#WaterSecurity #CriticalInfrastructure #OTSecurity #CPSecurity #CyberResilience #CyberSecurity
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🆕 A coordinated cyberattack targeting 30 Minnesota water systems underscores the growing cybersecurity risks facing water utilities and other critical infrastructure operators.
The incident highlights how limited funding, fragmented security programs, and a lack of OT and CPS cybersecurity resources can increase operational risk and threaten the delivery of essential services.
👉 Read the analysis: https://claroty.com/blog/minnesota-water-cyberattack-highlights-uss-under-resourced-fragmented-critical-infrastructure-systems
#WaterSecurity #CriticalInfrastructure #OTSecurity #CPSecurity #CyberResilience #CyberSecurity
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More than 30 Minnesota water systems targeted in cyberattack:
https://www.fox9.com/news/30-minnesota-water-systems-targeted-cyber-attackI haven't seen Handala or any group claim responsibility yet, but it's noteworthy that the quality of drinking water does not appear to have been tampered with.
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More than 30 Minnesota water systems targeted in cyberattack:
https://www.fox9.com/news/30-minnesota-water-systems-targeted-cyber-attackI haven't seen Handala or any group claim responsibility yet, but it's noteworthy that the quality of drinking water does not appear to have been tampered with.
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🚨 SIGINT // Cybersecurity Watch — 2026-07-25
Australian energy giant Origin confirms data breach, spotlighting growing risk to critical infrastructure providers.
https://www.securityweek.com/data-breach-confirmed-after-australian-energy-giant-origin-is-hacked/
#Cybersecurity #DataBreach #CriticalInfrastructure #InfoSec -
🚨 SIGINT // Cybersecurity Watch — 2026-07-24
US agencies warn Iran-affiliated hackers are targeting Siemens, Schneider Electric & Rockwell ICS devices in critical infrastructure attacks.
https://www.securityweek.com/us-warns-of-iranian-hackers-targeting-siemens-schneider-and-rockwell-ics-devices/
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Iran’s Cyber Playbook Shifts From Loud Attacks to Patient, Long-Term Access
A new SentinelOne assessment finds Iran-linked hacking groups increasingly favor quiet, persistent access over destructive attacks, planting footholds in cloud accounts, IT suppliers, and industrial systems that could be activated later. Researchers warn the biggest risk isn't an immediate strike but the option to disrupt operations if political tensions escalate. -
The Silent Collapse: Why Your Digital Lifeline Will Fail When You Need It Most
1,391 words, 7 minutes read time.The modern communication grid is a fragile house of cards. We live in an era of hyper-connectivity, yet our ability to coordinate in a crisis has never been more unstable. For decades, we traded the slow, ugly, but undeniably resilient copper-wire networks of the past for the sleek, high-bandwidth digital infrastructure we use today. We were sold the promise of universal connectivity, but we were never warned about the hidden cost of that technological transition. When the grid fluctuates or a true disaster strikes, your cellular service and internet connection are the first things to vanish. You have been left dependent on a system built for commerce and entertainment, not for survival. The reality is that the systems you trust are optimized for efficiency rather than mission-critical reliability during a period of systemic stress.
The Failure of Power-Dependent Infrastructure
The failure of modern networks during a disaster is not an anomaly; it is a predictable outcome of current system architecture. Traditional landlines were line-powered, meaning they drew electricity directly from the telephone exchange, allowing them to function even when the power in your home was completely dead. Today, your digital life is tethered to a long chain of power-dependent nodes. From your home router to the fiber-optic switches and the cellular towers themselves, every single point of failure requires a constant, stable flow of electricity. When the utility grid dies, your network does not just degrade—it evaporates into the air. This reliance on fragile digital infrastructure is a massive strategic failure that leaves the average citizen blind and deaf the moment the lights go out.
The reality is that your smartphone is an entertainment device first and a tool for survival second. During any major event, the commercial network becomes a congested bottleneck where priority data packets are delayed or dropped entirely by overworked switches. We have traded a dedicated, circuit-switched infrastructure for a shared, packet-switched network that is highly susceptible to the noise of public panic. When every resident in a county attempts to access the same web portals simultaneously, the entire system enters a state of perpetual failure. This is not a temporary inconvenience for the prepared man; it is a fundamental flaw in the design of commercial communication that necessitates a complete departure from reliance on these systems.
The Tragedy of Modern Network Saturation
Even when power is partially maintained, the network remains a casualty of its own design. Modern digital systems are not built to handle the massive, synchronized surge of traffic that occurs during a localized or regional crisis. As soon as a disaster hits, the general population turns to the internet to stream updates, check social media, and place frantic calls to family members. This predictable surge causes instant saturation, resulting in high latency and packet loss that renders the network useless for critical coordination. While you are struggling to load a single status update, emergency services are fighting for the same bandwidth on a congested system that was never architected to prioritize their traffic under such extreme load.
If you are relying on a smartphone to coordinate your family or your community in a grid-down scenario, you are relying on a tool that is destined to fail you when you need it most. We have systematically dismantled the physical redundancies that once provided a baseline of safety for our homes and neighborhoods. The transition to Voice over Internet Protocol and mobile-only infrastructure has effectively removed the fail-safe layer that citizens could rely on in the twentieth century. We no longer have a hardened, analog backup that functions independently of the commercial internet. We have abandoned a centralized, utility-grade infrastructure in favor of a decentralized, fragile spiderweb of hardware that is easily severed by wind, fire, or physical damage.
The Necessity of Independent Signal Architecture
The total collapse of the communication grid is an inevitable consequence of our collective dependency on commercial systems. To maintain a heartbeat of intelligence when the grid fails, we must move toward an autonomous, hardware-based communication strategy. This shift requires a return to fundamentals, prioritizing the establishment of independent, off-grid communication hardware such as amateur radio or GMRS systems that function without commercial infrastructure. By developing redundant signal paths, you ensure that critical information can travel even when primary networks are saturated or dead. You must accept personal accountability for your own intelligence-gathering capabilities rather than waiting for corporate or government-managed systems to provide you with the connectivity you require.
Building this capability is not a task for next year; it is an urgent necessity for the man who intends to protect his own. Every upgrade to our fiber and wireless systems has only served to increase our dependency on a brittle network that demands constant power and maintenance. Returning to a state of readiness requires us to acknowledge that the old ways of engineering for survival were abandoned for the sake of profit, leaving us with a significant gap that only personal initiative can fill. A group that can communicate effectively without the internet is a group that can survive when others are left scrambling for information.
Restoring Your Autonomous Connectivity
The fragility of our modern communication network demands that we take immediate steps to reclaim our ability to coordinate in a crisis. Relying on corporate-owned, power-dependent systems is a tactical error that leaves your family vulnerable when the grid inevitably fails. By returning to the principles of independent signal architecture, we can ensure that our local communities remain informed and resilient regardless of the status of the commercial infrastructure.
Prioritize Redundancy: Build multiple, diverse signal paths to ensure that critical information survives even when primary infrastructure suffers physical or electrical damage.
Establish Independent Hardware: Utilize amateur radio or GMRS systems to create a communication layer that functions entirely outside the commercial internet and cellular grid.
Enforce Operational Discipline: Develop the skills necessary to transmit concise, mission-relevant intelligence that avoids the noise of public panic.
Take Command: Build Your Off-Grid Communication Baseline Today
The luxury of assumed connectivity is a dangerous delusion. Every minute you wait to build an independent communication capability is a minute you spend gambling with your family’s safety. When the infrastructure collapses and the screens go dark, your ability to gather intelligence and coordinate movement will be the only factor separating those who are prepared from those who are waiting for help that will not arrive. You do not need an engineering degree or a mountain of capital; you need the tactical mindset to secure a reliable, field-ready radio setup and the discipline to master it before the next crisis forces your hand. The window to establish your own signal architecture is open now, but it will slam shut the moment the first utility pole falls.
Your next move is to acquire the baseline hardware—a high-quality GMRS or amateur radio transceiver, a portable power source, and a simple antenna system—and get on the air to test your range. Do not wait for a perfect, static-free signal or a government-mandated emergency alert; start testing your reach into your local neighborhood and regional nodes today while the commercial grid is still up to provide a baseline for comparison. True readiness is not bought in a box; it is forged through iterative testing, repeated failure in controlled environments, and the refusal to be silent when the world around you loses its voice.
SUPPORTSUBSCRIBECONTACT MED. Bryan King
Sources
- ARRL: Amateur Radio Emergency Service (ARES)
- CISA: SHAred RESources (SHARES) Program
- FCC: Disaster Information Reporting System (DIRS)
- FEMA: National Incident Management System (NIMS)
- Ready.gov: Build an Emergency Kit
- ARRL: Amateur Radio Emergency Communication Overview
- NIH: Leveraging Amateur Radio for Disaster Medicine
- NWS: SKYWARN Storm Spotter Program
- RIEMA: Amateur Radio in Emergency Management
- CISA: SAFECOM Interoperability Program
- FEMA: Community Emergency Response Team (CERT)
- NNY ARRL: About Emergency Communications
- FCC: Mandatory Disaster Response Initiative
- CISA: Auxiliary Communications (AUXCOMM)
- Ready.gov: Emergency Alerts and Warnings
- FEMA: Incident Command System (ICS) Resource Center
- FCC: Wireless Resiliency Cooperative Framework
- Ready.gov: Communications Plan Development
- NIST: Disaster Resilience Program
- ARRL: Emergency Communications Training
Disclaimer:
The views and opinions expressed in this post are solely those of the author. The information provided is based on personal research, experience, and understanding of the subject matter at the time of writing. Readers should consult relevant experts or authorities for specific guidance related to their unique situations.
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The White House launched the GOLD EAGLE initiative for faster vulnerability coordination across U.S. critical infrastructure, using AI to patch flaws.
#GOLDEAGLE #Cybersecurity #VulnerabilityCoordination #CriticalInfrastructure #AI #CISA
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🇮🇷 🇧🇭 🇺🇸Iranian strike on data center in Bahrain
Iranian state media published satellite imagery showing damage to a Batelco data center substation in Bahrain after an IRGC strike. Iran claims the facility was used as a US military command-and-control hub. -
Reward: You've unlocked a laminated Certificate of Awareness. It does not protect your routers.
#CyberSecurity #CriticalInfrastructure #RussianAPT #RouterSecurity #StateSponsored #PatchedOrPerish (3/3)
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Reward: You've unlocked the Subcontractor's Lament — a cursed scroll that reads "we have informed the government" on an infinite loop.
#Ransomware #DataBreach #CriticalInfrastructure #NuclearSecurity #India #GameOver (3/3)
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🚨 Intel agencies warn that Russian state hackers (FSB Center 16) are targeting internet-facing routers worldwide, exploiting weak configs and SNMP to steal device configuration files and credentials. Critical infrastructure operators are urged to disable Smart Install, switch to SNMPv3, and block external SNMP/TFTP. https://cyberinsider.com/intel-agencies-warn-of-russian-state-hackers-targeting-routers-worldwide/ #cybersecurity #Russia #routers #SNMP #criticalinfrastructure
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The extreme heat to come: Could Spain reach 50 degrees Celsius?
The Spanish Office for Climate Change says it is necessary to prepare for summer temperatures that further increase risks in terms of wildfires, health, critical infrastructure, and the economy.
#Spain #ExtremeWeather #ClimateChange #Wildfires #Health #CriticalInfrastructure