industrial control systems

Mass spyware campaign targets thousands of ICS computers

December 30, 2021

Editor

Dubbed “PseudoManuscrypt” for its similarities with the advanced persistent threat (APT) group Lazarus’ Manuscrypt malware, this new malware contains advanced spying capabilities and has been seen targeting both government organizations and industrial control systems (ICS) across numerous industries.

Industrial Security

New malware targets thousands of ICS computers around the world

December 16, 2021

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From January 20 to November 10, 2021, Kaspersky experts uncovered a new piece of malware that has targeted more than 35,000 computers across 195 countries. Dubbed “PseudoManuscrypt” for its similarities with the advanced persistent threat (APT) group Lazarus’ Manuscrypt malware,

Industrial Security

One in three industrial computers are at risk

September 9, 2021

Editor

According to Kaspersky ICS CERT, almost one in three industrial computer was subject to malicious activity in H1 2021. During the first half of 2021, cybercriminals intensively used various types of spyware and malicious scripts while performing their attacks.

Industrial Security

Threats against industrial control systems on the rise, says Kaspersky

March 30, 2021

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Kaspersky carried out an study that reveals globally the percentage of attacked ICS computers in H2 2020 was 33.4%–an increase of .85 percentage points. The percentage of ICS computers attacked in the engineering and ICS integration sector grew by nearly 8 percentage points

Expert Corner

Why focus on IoT security?

August 20, 2020

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Greg Day, VP and Chief Security Officer, EMEA, at Palo Alto Networks explains that from a doorbell to a fish tank to a nuclear reactor, IoT is overtaking everything as we enter the next stage of a connected world and the advent of 5G is only going to up this process, so securing IoT has to be our prime focus.

Industrial Security

Check Point´s new rugged gateway secures industrial control systems

June 17, 2020

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Check Point has today announced the new 1570R rugged security gateway to protect networks in critical infrastructure, Industrial Control Systems (ICS) and SCADA systems against all types of advanced Gen V cyber-threats.

Hamid Syed, vice president and general manager in the Middle East for UL

Industrial Security

UL supports businesses to manage cybersecurity risks

December 26, 2019

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UL, the global independent safety science company urged companies in the Middle East to take drastic action against cybersecurity before it is too late.

Cyber Security

Virsec and Meta Byte to offer ICS and SCADA protection

November 21, 2019

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Virsec, a leader in cybersecurity innovation and a game-changer in cyber defense strategy today announced that it has entered into a strategic partnership with Dubai based next-generation technology solution provider, Meta Byte Technologies.

Renaud Deraison, co-founder and chief technology officer, Tenable

Industrial Security

Vulnerability discovered in Siemens Critical Infrastructure Design software

July 10, 2019

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Tenable, today announced its research team discovered a critical vulnerability in Siemens STEP 7 TIA Portal, design and automation software for industrial control systems (ICS). The vulnerability, which impacts the same family of devices compromised in the STUXNET attack,

Industrial Security

People remain the greatest threat to ICS networks

June 18, 2019

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People remain the greatest threat to industrial control systems (ICS) and associated networks, according to a new SANS survey focused on better understanding cybersecurity risks to operational technology (OT) systems. More than half of respondents

Cyber Security

Kaspersky eliminate IIoT vulnerabilities

January 27, 2019

Priyanka Prakash

Kaspersky Lab experts have helped to identify and patch seven previously unknown vulnerabilities in the ThingsPro Suite – an industrial IoT platform, designed for industrial control systems (ICS) data acquisition and remote analysis.

Cyber Security

Nozomi Networks, Help AG to offer ICS solutions

September 16, 2018

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Nozomi Networks, the leader in real-time cybersecurity and operational visibility for industrial control systems, (ICS) and Help AG have partnered to broaden Help AG’s delivery of services to customers in industrial automation,

Sam Cherif, Senior Director & Head of the Middle East at HID

Access & Identity

The Future of Biometrics: Embracing Contactless Access Solutions

November 20, 2024

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Sam Cherif emphasizes the rising adoption of biometrics in the GCC, highlighting its role in enhancing security, streamlining authentication, and supporting sustainable development goals across government, healthcare, and aviation sectors.

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