Resilient Distribution Network Planning against Dynamic Malicious Power Injection Attacks

Active distribution networks facilitating bidirectional power exchange with renewable energy resources are susceptible to cyberattacks due to integration of a diverse array of cyber components. This study introduces a grid-level defense strategy aimed at enhancing attack resiliency based on...

Breaking the Flow and the Bank: Stealthy Cyberattacks on Water Network Hydraulics

As water distribution networks WDNs become increasingly connected with digital infrastructures, they face greater exposure to cyberattacks that threaten their operational integrity. Stealthy False Data Injection Attacks SFDIAs are particularly concerning, as they manipulate sensor data to...

The vulnerability of the .NET components in the communication protocol library used for connecting components of ASU systems in the Triangle MicroWorks DNP3 Source Code Library platform for managing public distribution and transmission networks. This allows a intruder to cause a service failure.

The vulnerability of .NET components in the communication protocol library used for connecting components of ASU systems in the Triangle MicroWorks DNP3 Source Code Library platform for managing public distribution and transmission networks, such as Schneider Electric Saitel DP RTU Remote Termina...

Traffic Exchange Networks Distributing Malware Disguised as Cracked Software

An ongoing campaign has been found to leverage a network of websites acting as a "dropper as a service" to deliver a bundle of malware payloads to victims looking for "cracked" versions of popular business and consumer applications. "These malware included an assortment of click fraud bots, other...

A new way to manage supply chain risk – Introducing the AICPA SOC for Supply Chain report

With the continuation of its System and Organization Controls SOC suite of services SOC 2®, SOC for Cybersecurity, etc., the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants AICPA has released a new report format that focuses on manufacturing and distribution supply chains. The AICPAs SOC for...

Hacking Demo On Facebook Photos Leads To Arrest and Privacy Questions

A public demonstration of a weakness in Facebook’s account security has attracted the attention of law enforcement in Australia and raised questions about the ability of social networks to protect user data. Security researcher Christian Heinrich conducted a brute force attack against the Faceboo...