US Critical Infrastructure Under Siege: Hacktivists Target Oil & Gas Sector!
The US cybersecurity agency CISA and other agencies issued an alert about cyberattacks targeting the oil and natural gas sector. Despite using basic intrusion techniques, these unsophisticated threat actors exploit poor cyber hygiene, potentially causing disruptions. Organizations are urged to secure their systems and rotate default passwords to counteract these hacktivist group threats.
Hot Take:
Looks like the bad guys are back at it with some classic moves! Our critical infrastructure’s cybersecurity hygiene is like a teenager’s room—messy and in desperate need of a clean-up. While the hackers are playing checkers, we need to be playing chess, or at least stop leaving the keys under the doormat!
Key Points:
- The US cybersecurity agency CISA, along with the FBI, EPA, and DoE, has issued a warning about cyberattacks targeting the oil and gas sector.
- These attacks use basic intrusion techniques, exploiting poor cybersecurity practices in critical infrastructure organizations.
- Hacktivist groups often target SCADA and ICS systems that are vulnerable due to being exposed to the internet.
- Organizations are urged to secure their systems with VPNs, strong passwords, and multifactor authentication, among other measures.
- Regular communication with managed service providers and system integrators is recommended for system-specific security guidance.
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