A group of researchers from the University of Florida has published a study on a type of attack using Qi wireless chargers, which they’ve dubbed VoltSchemer. In the study, they describe in detail how these attacks work, what makes them possible, and what results they’ve achieved. In this post, first we’ll discuss the researchers’ main findings. Then we’ll explore what it all … [Read more...] about VoltSchemer: attacks on wireless chargers through the power supply
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Strengthening small utilities: The power of public-private partnership
As we navigate the increasingly complex cyber threat landscape, the unified efforts of government agencies, industry partners, cybersecurity firms like Dragos, and search analytics firms such as Elastic are vital in safeguarding our critical infrastructure. The Community Defense Program is a testament to the proactive measures necessary to ensure the resilience of small … [Read more...] about Strengthening small utilities: The power of public-private partnership
C-suite IT leader insights on transformative power of generative AI
Rick Laner, chief customer officer at Elastic, sheds light on how generative AI can create seamless customer journeys. He points out that customers now expect personalized, on-demand experiences — a demand that generative AI can help meet. By using generative AI, companies can offer highly relevant information in natural language formats, enhancing the customer experience. … [Read more...] about C-suite IT leader insights on transformative power of generative AI
Russian Hackers Sandworm Cause Power Outage in Ukraine Amidst Missile Strikes
Nov 10, 2023NewsroomCyber Warfare / Network Security The notorious Russian hackers known as Sandworm targeted an electrical substation in Ukraine last year, causing a brief power outage in October 2022. The findings come from Google's Mandiant, which described the hack as a "multi-event cyber attack" leveraging a novel technique for impacting industrial control systems … [Read more...] about Russian Hackers Sandworm Cause Power Outage in Ukraine Amidst Missile Strikes
Unleashing the Power of the Internet of Things and Cyber Security
Due to the rapid evolution of technology, the Internet of Things (IoT) is changing the way business is conducted around the world. This advancement and the power of the IoT have been nothing short of transformational in making data-driven decisions, accelerating efficiencies, and streamlining operations to meet the demands of a competitive global marketplace. IoT At a … [Read more...] about Unleashing the Power of the Internet of Things and Cyber Security
Revolutionizing big data management: Unveiling the power of Amazon EMR and Elastic integration
In the dynamic realm of data processing, Amazon EMR takes center stage as an AWS-provided big data service, offering a cost-effective conduit for running Apache Spark and a plethora of other open-source applications. While the capabilities of EMR are impressive, the art of vigilant monitoring holds the key to unlocking its full potential. This blog post explains the pivotal … [Read more...] about Revolutionizing big data management: Unveiling the power of Amazon EMR and Elastic integration
Unleash the power of Amazon Kinesis Data Firehose and Elastic for enhanced observability
As more organizations leverage the Amazon Web Services (AWS) cloud platform and services to drive operational efficiency and bring products to market, managing logs becomes a critical component of maintaining visibility and safeguarding multi-account AWS environments. Traditionally, logs are stored in Amazon Simple Storage Service (Amazon S3) and then shipped to an external … [Read more...] about Unleash the power of Amazon Kinesis Data Firehose and Elastic for enhanced observability
New COSMICENERGY Malware Exploits ICS Protocol to Sabotage Power Grids
May 26, 2023Ravie LakshmananICS/SCADA Security A new strain of malicious software that's engineered to penetrate and disrupt critical systems in industrial environments has been unearthed. Google-owned threat intelligence firm Mandiant dubbed the malware COSMICENERGY, adding it was uploaded to a public malware scanning utility in December 2021 by a submitter in Russia. There … [Read more...] about New COSMICENERGY Malware Exploits ICS Protocol to Sabotage Power Grids
The power of effective log management in software development and operations
,The rapid software development process that exists today requires an expanding and complex infrastructure and application components, and the job of operations and development teams is ever growing and multifaceted. Observability, which helps manage and analyze telemetry data, is the key to ensuring the performance and reliability of your applications and infrastructure. In … [Read more...] about The power of effective log management in software development and operations
The Power of Relationships: Executive Buy-In and Security Culture for Bolstering Resilience
“Where do we start?” This is the question every CISO asks about every new program. In fact, I ask and answer that question many times a month. There’s a reason for this, of course. A strong start to any project builds momentum, reassures stakeholders, and sets the stage for what’s to come. Security resilience initiatives are no different. Security resilience is the ability to … [Read more...] about The Power of Relationships: Executive Buy-In and Security Culture for Bolstering Resilience