Experts Say Power Grid is Still VulnerableToday’s Washington Post reports that while utilities have fixed many of the problems that contributed to last year’s blackout, they have not resolved larger issues that could lead to future outages. The story reports that some utility executives remain concerned that operators of the grid could again stray from the rules as memories of the blackout fade unless Congress makes the rules mandatory and approves fines for violators.Read the full story in the Washington Post.Terrorists Looked For Casino TargetsThe New York Times reports that a year after the Sept. 11 attacks, the Justice Department obtained videotapes suggesting that terrorists were conducting reconnaissance at Las Vegas casinos, but the authorities never alerted the public. The story reports that one government memo alleges that the casinos did not want to see a videotape for fear it would make them more liable in civil court if an attack occurred. Read the full story in the New York TimesNew Bagle E-mail Worm SpreadsPC World reports that a new version of the Bagle e-mail worm has surfaced and is spreading quickly among Internet users. According to the report, the new worm goes by a number of different names and is very similar to earlier versions of the worm. but it also has new features that allow it to trick antivirus software and content filtering products.Read the full story in PC World Related content feature Top cybersecurity M&A deals for 2023 Fears of recession, rising interest rates, mass tech layoffs, and conservative spending trends are likely to make dealmakers cautious, but an ever-increasing need to defend against bigger and faster attacks will likely keep M&A activity steady in By CSO Staff Sep 22, 2023 24 mins Mergers and Acquisitions Mergers and Acquisitions Mergers and Acquisitions brandpost Unmasking ransomware threat clusters: Why it matters to defenders Similar patterns of behavior among ransomware treat groups can help security teams better understand and prepare for attacks By Joan Goodchild Sep 21, 2023 3 mins Cybercrime news analysis China’s offensive cyber operations support “soft power” agenda in Africa Researchers track Chinese cyber espionage intrusions targeting African industrial sectors. By Michael Hill Sep 21, 2023 5 mins Advanced Persistent Threats Cyberattacks Critical Infrastructure brandpost Proactive OT security requires visibility + prevention You cannot protect your operation by simply watching and waiting. It is essential to have a defense-in-depth approach. By Austen Byers Sep 21, 2023 4 mins Security Podcasts Videos Resources Events SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER From our editors straight to your inbox Get started by entering your email address below. Please enter a valid email address Subscribe