A New Destructive Malware Targeting Ukrainian Government and Business Entities

Web Security News

Cybersecurity teams from Microsoft on Saturday disclosed they identified evidence of a new destructive malware operation targeting government, non-profit, and information technology entities in Ukraine amid brewing geopolitical tensions between the country and Russia. “The malware is disguised as ransomware but, if activated by the attacker, would render the infected computer system inoperable,” Tom Burt,…

Heavy Equipment Safety – Connected World

Internet of Things

With all the emphasis on the bipartisan infrastructure bill that (finally) passed and was signed, heavy construction companies are gearing up, literally and figuratively, for an increased amount of work. Literally in the sense of equipment and figuratively in regard to staffing that equipment. Workers returning after pandemic layoffs and reduced work levels are potential…

Inmarsat provides satellite IoT connectivity for rural hydroelectric power stations

Internet of Things

Satellite operator Inmarsat is providing IoT connectivity for rural hydroelectric power stations in Wales. The RWE-owned power stations in the mountainous region of Snowdonia in northwest Wales harness water to generate renewable electricity. Snowdonia is the wettest area in Wales, with average annual rainfall totals exceeding 3000mm—making the region comparable to the English Lake District…