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The UK’s ambition to become a global leader in artificial intelligence (AI) marks a transformative era. However, the foundation of this progress—the energy sector—has emerged as a prime target for cybercriminals. While AI-driven technologies offer greater efficiency and resilience, they also heighten the sector’s vulnerability to cyberattacks. To sustain the nation’s AI advancements, ensuring the security of the energy infrastructure must be a critical priority.

CVE Trends, Vulnerabilities of SSRF On March 25, 2024, the National Security Agency (NSA) and the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) issued a joint cybersecurity advisory about an increasing yet commonly overlooked web application vulnerability, Server-Side Request Forgery (SSRF).

Cybercriminals are capitalizing on tax season by launching phishing campaigns targeting QuickBooks users, Malwarebytes reports. The attack begins with a malicious Google ad that appears at the top of the page when a user searches for QuickBooks. The website’s domain, “quicckboorks-acccountingcom,” is designed to trick users who don’t closely examine the URL.

Websites that handle personal data from Australian residents must comply with the Australian Privacy Principles (APPs) under the Privacy Act 1988. The Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC) enforces these laws, and non-compliance can result in legal penalties and reputational harm. Many businesses operating in Australia are caught unprepared when it comes to OAIC compliance requirements.

Reliable energy is the backbone of any modern society. It powers our homes, industries, and economies. But what happens when this essential infrastructure becomes a target for cyberattacks? In Europe, the energy sector is facing an escalating threat landscape, with potentially dire consequences.

As much as some people dislike it, the world is interconnected, and to operate a business successfully, you will have to use the products or services produced by other businesses. Under normal circumstances, this is fine. However, when you’re a contractor looking to work with a department of the federal government, you have to adhere to higher standards.