Critical infrastructure facilities have been targeted by cyberattacks, impacting operations at Canada’s Trans-Northern Pipelines, a UK-based water company, and a hospital, causing data breaches and service disruptions. The ALPHV/BlackCat ransomware group allegedly stole 190 GB of data from the oil distribution firm. Similarly, Southern Water and Lurie Children’s Hospital also reported cyber attacks, causing significant data compromises. These events highlight the vital need to bolster cybersecurity defenses to protect critical infrastructure.

Warning issued over ‘fast flux’ techniques used to obscure malicious signals on compromised networks
Law enforcement agencies have warned that organizations face a common network vulnerability that allows hackers to dodge detection and distribute malicious software indiscriminately. Referred to