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Fortum reports daily cyberattack attempts on its power assets

Finnish utility Fortum has revealed that its power assets face daily cyberattack attempts and less frequent surveillance activities, such as drone flyovers. According to CEO Markus Rauramo, disturbances in satellite connections were also noted earlier this year. Fortum, whose assets include hydropower, wind, solar, nuclear, and heat plants, has engaged Finnish authorities to investigate these incidents. The company has implemented precautionary measures, including strict access controls, security services, and emergency drills with local authorities. Fortum’s…

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Power minister inaugurates CSIRT-Power facility for cybersecurity

Union power minister Manohar Lal inaugurated the new Computer Security Incident Response Team – Power (CSIRT-Power) facility in New Delhi on September 23, 2024. The establishment of CSIRT-Power, a collaborative effort between the Ministry of Power and CERT-In, is part of the 100-day initiatives under the National Cyber Security Policy. Equipped with state-of-the-art tools and resources, the facility will act as a dedicated cybersecurity response team for the power sector, focusing on detecting and responding…