energy

APT group ChamelGang targets Russian Energy and Aviation industries, 9 other countries

A new advanced persistent threat (APT) group dubbed ChamelGang has been targeting Russian Energy and Aviation industries, as well as entities in 9 other countries.

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Pipeline ransomware attack shuts down 45% of East Coast’s fuel (US passes emergency waiver, systems restarted) – updated

A ransomware attack has crippled the largest U.S. pipeline operator, Colonial Pipeline, shutting down 45% of the East Coast’s supply of fuel. As a result, USDOT issued an emergency waiver to allow easier transports of fuel by truck in those states affected. Colonial also issued a new statement confirming pipeline systems have been restarted.

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Snake ransomware infects energy company giant

Major European energy company giant Enel Group was a target of a recent ransomware attack that impacted its internal network. The Enel Group is an Italian energy company active in the electricity generation and distribution sectors, as well as distribution of natural gas.

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Russian cyber activity targets critical infrastructure and energy sectors

Russian government cyber activity has targeted U.S Government entities, energy and other critical infrastructure sectors. The activity has been active since at least March 2016, according to a US-CERT Technical Alert (TA).

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