Country : US
Actor: lynx
Source: http://lynxblog.net/leaks/67b1ed4f44fac8dca1016d9f
Discovered: 2025-02-21 00:38:41.736033
Published: 2025-02-16 13:51:11.008000
Description :
- Geokon, Incorporated specializes in geotechnical sensors and instrumentation.
- Products are used in civil, mining, and structural engineering projects.
- Offers a variety of instruments including extensometers, piezometers, and strain gages.
- Other products include crack meters, joint meters, load cells, and settlement sensors.
- Provides pressure cells, inclinometers, data loggers, and custom items.
- Manufactures semiconductor piezometers and pressure transducers.
- Offers thermistor probes, temperature sensors, and fiber optic temperature sensors.
- Provides vibration monitors and water level meters.
- The Nold DeAerator removes dissolved gases from fluids.
- Custom design services for specialized instrumentation are available.
- Instruments, readouts, and data loggers can be rented for short and long-term use.
- Installation and training services are also offered by the company.
About Country: United States
– Cybersecurity Landscape: The U.S. is a global leader in cybersecurity innovation, hosting major tech companies and cybersecurity firms.
– Regulatory Framework: The U.S. enforces various laws and regulations like the Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act (CISA) and the Federal Information Security Management Act (FISMA) to enhance security protocols.
– National Cyber Strategy: The U.S. government has a dedicated national strategy that focuses on improving cybersecurity for critical infrastructure and addressing emerging threats.
– Ransomware Threats: The U.S. has been one of the hardest-hit countries regarding ransomware attacks, with an increase in incidents targeting businesses, government agencies, and healthcare facilities.
– Notable Ransomware Cases:
– Colonial Pipeline (2021): A significant attack that disrupted fuel supplies across the East Coast, resulting in a .4 million ransom payment.
– JBS Foods (2021): The meat processing giant faced a ransomware attack that led to a million payment to restore operations.
– Kaseya VSA (2021): An attack affecting MSPs (Managed Service Providers) that impacted thousands of businesses globally, underscoring the interconnectedness of technology.
– Response and Recovery: The U.S. has bolstered its response capabilities with agencies like the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) providing resources and support to businesses in recovering from ransomware incidents.
– Public-Private Collaboration: Strong emphasis on collaboration between government and private sectors to share threat intelligence and improve collective cybersecurity posture.
– Recent Initiatives: Increasing efforts to educate the public and organizations about ransomware prevention, detection, and incident response strategies through various cybersecurity awareness programs.
– Emerging Trends: Ongoing concerns about supply chain vulnerabilities and the rise of ransomware-as-a-service (RaaS) models, which allow less technical criminals to launch ransomware attacks.