Hydrogen is rapidly emerging as a critical energy source in the fight against climate change, as it produces no greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and generates minimal pollution when utilised. Moreover, hydrogen holds substantial potential for widespread application across diverse industries, especially in sectors that are challenging to decarbonise, such as transport and construction. However, not … Read more
May 16, 2025Ravie LakshmananUnited States Cybersecurity researchers are calling attention to a new botnet malware called HTTPBot that has been used to primarily single out the gaming industry, as well as technology companies and educational institutions in China. “Over the past few months, it has expanded aggressively, continuously leveraging infected devices to launch external attacks,” … Read more
By Byron V. Acohido As organizations brace for the rising tide of machine identities and prepare for a post-quantum cryptographic era, a quiet but crucial shift is underway in the financial sector: the deployment of a new, private PKI standard designed specifically to meet banking’s complex operational and compliance needs. Related: Why crypto-agility is a … Read more
The threat actor known as Paper Werewolf has been observed exclusively targeting Russian entities with a new implant called PowerModul. The activity, which took place between July and December 2024, singled out organizations in the mass media, telecommunications, construction, government entities, and energy sectors, Kaspersky said in a new report published Thursday. Paper Werewolf, also … Read more
Ransomware attacks against utilities organizations have increased by 42% over the past year, with 81% of all attacks against the utilities sector involving spearphishing, a report by ReliaQuest published Tuesday revealed. In a study conducted between November 2023 and October 2024, ReliaQuest researchers analyzed customer alerts from its GreyMatter security operations platform along with dark … Read more