Infrastructure (Economics)
The Pakistan Petroleum Limited (PPL) was targeted by a cyber-attack involving a ransomware intrusion on August 6, 2025, which was promptly contained thanks to the company's internal cybersecurity protocols and collaboration with external experts. Although the attack was severe enough to require the temporary suspension of non-critical IT
Infrastructure (Economics)
A joint cybersecurity advisory from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency highlights a Russian state-sponsored cyber campaign targeting Western logistics entities and technology companies involved in coordinating, transporting, and delivering foreign assistance to Ukraine. This campaign, conducted by the Russian General Staff
Infrastructure (Economics)
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, along with the Federal Bureau of Investigation, Department of Health and Human Services, and Multi-State Information Sharing and Analysis Center, recently released a joint advisory to inform the public about the Interlock ransomware variant. This advisory
Infrastructure (Economics)
Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) and the U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) conducted a proactive hunt engagement at a U.S. critical infrastructure organization to identify potential cybersecurity threats. The engagement, which took place in July 2025, did not reveal any evidence of malicious cyber activity, but identified several
Infrastructure (Economics)
As Botswana positions itself as a digitally enabled and innovation-driven economy, Abari is at the forefront of closing the digital divide and enhancing cybersecurity across the region. Abari's efforts focus on establishing a robust cybersecurity framework, building foundational FinTech infrastructure, and promoting data sovereignty. The company's
Infrastructure (Economics)
State and local agencies have been entrusted with protecting critical infrastructure from domestic and foreign cyber threats, following the release of the National Resilience Strategy. Federal budget reductions have further exacerbated the challenge, forcing states to fight for safeguarding election systems and public services infrastructure. With nearly 40% of chief
Infrastructure (Economics)
As the Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act (CISA) is set to lapse on September 30 unless renewed by Congress, federal experts warn that US port infrastructure could become increasingly vulnerable to cyber threats. Private sector providers will be cut off from critical threat intelligence and liability protections, potentially leading to an
Infrastructure (Economics)
The Hong Kong Special Administrative Region is taking measures to improve its cybersecurity environment amidst a series of recent incidents affecting public and private organizations. The Digital Policy Office (DPO) held a special meeting with the Internet Infrastructure Liaison Group and industry experts to discuss strategies for addressing the increasingly
Infrastructure (Economics)
Research from the Independent University Bangladesh has proposed an innovative Network Intrusion Detection System (NIDS) framework tailored for NextG networks. The framework combines Generative Adversarial Networks (GANs) with Convolutional Neural Networks (CNNs) and Long Short-Term Memory (LSTM) models to address the limitations of traditional NIDS methods. The proposed framework utilizes
Infrastructure (Economics)
The US House Committee on Homeland Security Subcommittee on Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Protection recently held a hearing to examine the evolving threats to critical infrastructure in the wake of the Stuxnet discovery 15 years ago. Witnesses highlighted the importance of reauthorizing the Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act (CISA) of 2015 and
Theft
In a disturbing revelation, Co-op, the UK's grocery retailer, has announced that all 6.5 million of its members had their data stolen in a cyberattack in April. The stolen data includes members' names, addresses, and contact information, but fortunately, no financial information was compromised. Co-op'
Artificial intelligence
The University of San Diego is expanding its online master's degree programs to cater to working professionals in India. The 20-month programs, focused on AI, Data Science, and Cyber Security, are designed to be completed at one's own pace with flexible admissions and financial aid options
