Protecting the bulk electric system (or “power grid”) from both physical and cyberattacks is known as “grid security.” Risks and Threats In 2023, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) reported at least 175 instances of physical attacks or threats against critical grid infrastructure, including incidences of theft and vandalism. In 2024, Check Point Research documentedContinue reading “Grid Security”
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Kansas Cybersecurity Update
From 2022 to 2023, ransomware attacks against cities, counties, and state agencies increased by 36 percent. A ransomware attack is a type of malicious software (malware) that encrypts its files on a victim’s computer or network, rendering them inaccessible until a ransom is paid to the attacker. Ransomware typically infiltrates a system through phishing emailsContinue reading “Kansas Cybersecurity Update”
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