Cyber threats against energy sector surge as global tensions mount

Cyberattacks targeting the energy sector are increasing, driven by a host of geopolitical and technological factors. A report published by Sophos in July 2024, and which surveyed 275 cybersecurity and IT leaders from the energy, oil/gas, and utilities sector across 14 countries, found 67% of respondents who said their organizations had suffered a ransomware attack in the last year. While Sophos’ figure remained steady year-over-year, a January 2025 report authored by TrustWave said that ransomware … More

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