CriticalInfrastructure

Ian Keller October 15, 2024October 17, 2024Threat Actorsalchemycyberdefence, CISO, CriticalInfrastructure, cybersecurity, infosec, leadership, SecurityAwareness, Troublemaker, Vulnerabilities Leave a comment

GoldenJackal: The Air-Gapped Assassin

GoldenJackal the cybercriminal, who’s defying the laws (or is it paws) of physics and cybersecurity and like the furry hairball namesake is also expanding its territory. This sophisticated threat actor has managed to breach air-gapped networks not once, but twice, using two separate toolsets designed to infiltrate even the most isolated systems.

Ian Keller September 28, 2024September 30, 2024CISO Blogalchemycyberdefence, CISO, CriticalInfrastructure, SecurityAwareness, Vulnerabilities Leave a comment

A Critical Infrastructure Alert: Automatic tank gauges (ATGs)

Automatic tank gauges (ATGs) are indispensable tools for monitoring and managing critical infrastructure, such as fuel storage, water reservoirs, and chemical tanks. However, these systems are increasingly becoming targets for cyberattacks, exposing vulnerabilities that could have severe consequences. Recent research has highlighted critical vulnerabilities in ATGs, including: These vulnerabilities could lead to: To mitigate these risks, organizations must: By taking these steps, organizations can help safeguard their critical infrastructure and prevent costly disruptions.