American Water, a leading water utility provider, experienced a cyberattack that interrupted its billing systems. Despite water services remaining unaffected, there were serious customer concerns. The company’s response involved pausing all billing operations to assess damage and plan adequate security measures, demonstrating the necessity for robust cybersecurity measures, particularly in essential industries. The incident, along with similar past ones, highlights the increased susceptibility of public utilities to cyber threats. Consequently, there is an urgent need for advanced cybersecurity strategies to protect utilities’ operational and customer-facing systems.
DOJ, FBI delete PlugX malware from thousands of infected computers
The FBI and Department of Justice deleted PlugX malware from over 4,000 US computer networks infected by Chinese hacker group Mustang Panda. The operation demonstrates
