Summary: A recent report reveals that over 60% of water and electricity firms in the US and UK faced cyber-attacks in the past year, leading to significant operational disruptions. The majority of these attacks targeted critical identity systems, raising concerns about the resilience of essential infrastructure. Experts stress the urgent need for improved security measures to defend against future threats.
Affected: US and British water and electricity firms
Keypoints :
- 62% of surveyed firms experienced cyber-attacks, with 80% facing multiple incidents.
- 59% reported disruptions to normal operations and 54% suffered permanent data/system corruption.
- 82% of attacks targeted “Tier 0” identity systems, posing risks of complete network control.
- Notable incidents include infiltrations by Chinese APT group Volt Typhoon and ransomware attacks by Black Basta.
- Semperis recommends identifying critical infrastructure components and enhancing incident response protocols.
Source: https://www.infosecurity-magazine.com/news/half-attacks-electricity-water/