Keeping on top of ICS-focused hacking groups, defenses

How many hacking groups are focusing on ICS systems? Dragos security researchers say at least five were active in 2017. “While only one has demonstrated an apparent capability to impact ICS networks through ICS-specific malware directly, all have engaged in at least reconnaissance and intelligence gathering surrounding the ICS environment,” the company noted in a recently published report. ICS-focused hacking groups Electrum – responsible for the 2016 Ukrainian power outage event, created through the CrashOverride … Continue reading Keeping on top of ICS-focused hacking groups, defenses