Tag: Critical Infrastructure
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RCMP Charge Man in Subsea Cable Severing Between Nova Scotia and Newfoundland
Overview of the Incident An individual has been charged by the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) in connection with the deliberate severing of a subsea fibre optic cable that links Nova Scotia and Newfoundland. While the investigation continues, authorities stressed that the accused did not appear to intend to damage essential infrastructure or threaten national…
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CISF Foils Drone Attack on Uri Hydroelectric Plant Amid Operation Sindoor
Overview: A Targeted Attempt at Uri In a dramatic security development, the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) reported thwarting a drones-based attack aimed at the Uri Hydro Electric Power Projects (UHEP I and II) during Operation Sindoor. The operation, focused on safeguarding critical infrastructure, saw rapid action by security personnel as the drones approached the…
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Fears Grow Over Russian Spy Ship Near Ireland as Zelenskyy Visit Approaches
Rising Tensions Off Ireland’s Coast As world leaders prepare for a high-profile visit by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, growing concerns have surged over a Russian vessel operating near Ireland. Officially described as a research ship, the vessel is believed by experts to have capabilities beyond surveillance, including seabed mapping and potential interference with critical offshore…
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CS Kabogo on Updates to the Computer Misuse & Cybercrime Act: Safeguarding Kenya’s Digital Space
Context: Why the Computer Misuse & Cybercrime Act matters The Computer Misuse & Cybercrime Act is a cornerstone of Kenya’s efforts to protect computer systems and data from a growing landscape of online threats. Since its original enactment in 2018, the law has aimed to criminalize activities such as hacking, data breaches, online fraud, and…
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CS Kabogo Discusses the 2025 Amendment to the Computer Misuse & Cybercrime Act
New Safeguards in Kenya’s Cybercrime Law Kenya’s security and digital policy landscape is in the spotlight as Cabinet Secretary Kabogo explains the 2025 amendments to the Computer Misuse & Cybercrime Act. The act, first enacted in 2018, aims to protect computer systems and data while criminalising a broad range of cyber offenses. The latest amendments…
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Australia Warns of China Espionage Threat to Critical Infrastructure and Business
Overview: Heightened threat from state-backed cyber actors Australia’s top intelligence official has publicly warned that China-backed hackers are intensifying efforts to infiltrate the country’s critical infrastructure and telecommunications networks. The remarks come amid broader concerns about how geopolitical rivalries are spilling into cyberspace, threatening to disrupt essential services and undermine the country’s economic stability. Officials…
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China espionage threat to Australian business and infrastructure
Australia’s top spy warns of a growing China espionage threat Australia’s intelligence chief has publicly warned that Chinese state-backed cyber actors are intensifying efforts to infiltrate the nation’s business sector, telecommunications networks, and critical infrastructure. In an era of rising great-power competition, authorities say unauthorized intrusions and espionage could disrupt services, threaten national security, and…
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Australian spy chief warns of China espionage threat to business and critical infrastructure
Warning from Australia’s top intelligence official The head of Australia’s intelligence community has issued a stark warning about escalating espionage activity tied to China, describing it as a national security challenge that affects businesses and the country’s critical infrastructure. The briefing highlights that state-backed cyber actors are intensifying their efforts to compromise telecommunications networks and…
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Ukraine’s Power Grid at Zero as Russia’s Strike Triggers Winter Crisis Fears
Ukraine’s Power Grid at Zero as Attacks Silence the Lights In a devastating escalation of the ongoing war, Russia launched a large-scale wave of drone and missile strikes aimed at Ukraine’s critical energy infrastructure. Officials said the strikes knocked Ukraine’s power generation to zero and left the nation facing an immediate and potentially protracted blackout.…
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Singapore Sets Up Digital Defence Hub for Critical Infrastructure
Singapore strengthens its cyber shield with a new Digital Defence Hub Singapore has unveiled a new Digital Defence Hub (DDH) to bolster the nation’s protection of critical infrastructure against increasingly sophisticated cyber threats. The hub sits within the Centre for Strategic Infocomm Technologies (CSIT), a technical agency under the Ministry of Defence, and will provide…