Even Before Ukraine Attacks, Energy and Utility Companies Were Under Heavy Fire

Even Before Ukraine Attacks, Energy and Utility Companies Were Under Heavy Fire

Energy, utilities, oil, and gas sectors are being heavily targeted by cyber-attacks, from inside and from the outside

  • Security
  • By Catalin Cimpanu
  • January 14th, 2016
Oil and Gas Industry Facing More Cyber-Attacks than Ever Before

Oil and Gas Industry Facing More Cyber-Attacks than Ever Before

Ukraine power grid attacks help energy, oil and gas companies realize how vulnerable they really are

Trojan Laziok Used for Reconnaissance in the Energy Sector

Trojan Laziok Used for Reconnaissance in the Energy Sector

Custom builds of Cyberat and Zbot sent to attractive targets

  • Green
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • March 19th, 2014
The Energy Sector Accounts for 15% of the World's Total Water Use

The Energy Sector Accounts for 15% of the World's Total Water Use

By 2035, the energy sector will be even thirstier than it currently is

Systems of Austrian Energy Provider Energie Steiermark Hacked

Systems of Austrian Energy Provider Energie Steiermark Hacked

A server that hosts information on gas customers has been breached

  • Energy
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • January 22nd, 2014
Drop in Carbon Emissions Documented for UK's Energy Sector

Drop in Carbon Emissions Documented for UK's Energy Sector

Specialists say 2013 emissions fell by 7% when compared to 2012

Symantec Publishes Paper on Cyberattacks Against the Energy Sector – Infographic

Symantec Publishes Paper on Cyberattacks Against the Energy Sector – Infographic

The energy sector was the fifth most targeted in 2013

  • Energy
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • January 14th, 2014
In 2013, US Energy-Related Carbon Emissions Increased by About 2%

In 2013, US Energy-Related Carbon Emissions Increased by About 2%

This increase was documented when compared to carbon emissions reported in 2012

67% of Energy Companies Experienced Brute Force Attacks, Study Shows

67% of Energy Companies Experienced Brute Force Attacks, Study Shows

“State of Cloud Security Bulletin: Information Security in the Energy Sector”

  • Green
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • December 5th, 2012
$364 Billion (€278.458 B) Spent in 2010-2011 on Tackling Climate Change

$364 Billion (€278.458 B) Spent in 2010-2011 on Tackling Climate Change

To actually see results, we must spend $1 trillion yearly, from now until 2050

  • Green
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • November 16th, 2012
Unemployed US Oil Workers Might Find Jobs in Canada

Unemployed US Oil Workers Might Find Jobs in Canada

The country expects to double its oil production, needs more workforce

Nokia Siemens Networks Plans a Move into the Energy Area

Nokia Siemens Networks Plans a Move into the Energy Area

Through existing portfolio and partnerships