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Somehow this just doesn’t seem right.  Who wants to stop the flow of beer?  Japanese beverage company Asahi said a recent cyber-attack has caused a system failure that is impacting its ability to ship orders and manage its call center. 

Asahi published a statement on 29 September that warned customers the cyber incident was affecting its operations in Japan.  Due to the system failure caused by the cyber-attack, Asahi suspended order and shipment operations at group companies in Japan as well as

The automotive industry stands at a cybersecurity crossroads.  Connected cars have evolved from mechanical transportation into software-defined computers on wheels, creating unprecedented convenience alongside equally unprecedented risk.  Modern vehicles contain over 100 million lines of code, which is more than most fighter jets, yet lack the cybersecurity rigor needed to keep them safe.  RunSafe Security’s 2025 Connected Car Cyber Safety & Security Index[1] reveals that consumers increasingly

The automotive sector, once defined by mechanical innovation, now operates in a digital ecosystem riddled with cybersecurity vulnerabilities.  From 2023 to 2025, the industry has witnessed a seismic shift in the scale and sophistication of cyber threats, with ransomware attacks, data breaches, and supply chain compromises becoming the new normal.  According to Upstream's 2025 Global Automotive Cybersecurity Report, 60% of cybersecurity incidents in 2024 involved data and privacy breaches, a 20%

Red Sky Alliance monthly queries our backend databases, identifying all new data containing Motor Vessel (MV) and Motor Tanker (MT) in the subject line of malicious emails.  Malicious actors use emails with Motor Vessel (MV) or Motor Tanker (MT) in the subject line as a lure to entice users in the maritime industry to open emails containing malicious attachments.  Red Sky Alliance is providing this list of Motor Vessels in which we directly observed the vessel being impersonated, with associated

A panel discussion at DEF CON 33 recently, titled “Adversaries at war: Tactics, technologies, and lessons from modern battlefields”, offered several thought-provoking points, as well as a clear takeaway: while digital tactics such as misinformation and influence campaigns are useful in modern conflict, they are not going to win a war.  That is because when bombs start dropping and the physical elements of war are under way, the misinformation spreading through digital channels becomes less impor

Red Sky Alliance monthly queries our backend databases, identifying all new data containing Motor Vessel (MV) and Motor Tanker (MT) in the subject line of malicious emails.  Malicious actors use emails with Motor Vessel (MV) or Motor Tanker (MT) in the subject line as a lure to entice users in the maritime industry to open emails containing malicious attachments.  Red Sky Alliance is providing this list of Motor Vessels in which we directly observed the vessel being impersonated, with associate

Cyber-attacks on businesses continue to escalate in 2025, with global organizations experiencing an average of 1,925 incidents per week in Q1, which is a 47% increase compared to the same period last year, according to new research from Check Point.  The education sector was the hardest hit, with each institute facing an average of 4,484 weekly attacks.  Government and telecommunications followed, with the latter recording the largest year-over-year spike at 94%.  “The growing reliance on digita

Red Sky Alliance monthly queries our backend databases, identifying all new data containing Motor Vessel (MV) and Motor Tanker (MT) in the subject line of malicious emails.  Malicious actors use emails with Motor Vessel (MV) or Motor Tanker (MT) in the subject line as a lure to entice users in the maritime industry to open emails containing malicious attachments.  Red Sky Alliance is providing this list of Motor Vessels in which we directly observed the vessel being impersonated, with associate

A ransomware attack on supply chain software firm Blue Yonder in turn hit a dozen big names in food and retail with business disruptions, Starbucks and Walgreens among them.  The software is widely used by a range of Fortune 500 companies, and the full list of potentially impacted victims remains unclear.  Companies such as grocery giant Kroger (and its recently acquired subsidiary Albertsons), Anheuser-Busch and Ford are known to use the software but have not confirmed any impact as of yet.  Se

Red Sky Alliance monthly queries our backend databases, identifying all new data containing Motor Vessel (MV) and Motor Tanker (MT) in the subject line of malicious emails.  Malicious actors use emails with Motor Vessel (MV) or Motor Tanker (MT) in the subject line as a lure to entice users in the maritime industry to open emails containing malicious attachments.  Red Sky Alliance is providing this list of Motor Vessels in which we directly observed the vessel being impersonated, with associate

Red Sky Alliance monthly queries our backend databases, identifying all new data containing supply chain keywords in the subject line of malicious emails.  Malicious actors use emails with various supply chain related keywords as a lure to entice users in the maritime industry to open emails containing malicious attachments.  The identified emails attempted to deliver malware or phishing links to compromise the entire Transportation Supply Chain.  Specific names or key words in the transporta

Red Sky Alliance monthly queries our backend databases, identifying all new data containing Motor Vessel (MV) and Motor Tanker (MT) in the subject line of malicious emails.  Malicious actors use emails with Motor Vessel (MV) or Motor Tanker (MT) in the subject line as a lure to entice users in the maritime industry to open emails containing malicious attachments.  Red Sky Alliance is providing this list of Motor Vessels in which we directly observed the vessel being impersonated, with associated

If the US ever goes to war with a major adversary, one of the first waves of cyberattacks will likely target infrastructure that rarely comes up in discussions about digital threats: railroads.  Americans understand that power, water and healthcare systems face constant and sometimes sophisticated hacks from foreign governments and criminal gangs.  But the US pays far less attention to vulnerabilities in its rail system, even though the consequences of stalled or crashed trains could be disastro

Red Sky Alliance monthly queries our backend databases, identifying all new data containing Motor Vessel (MV) and Motor Tanker (MT) in the subject line of malicious emails.  Malicious actors use emails with Motor Vessel (MV) or Motor Tanker (MT) in the subject line as a lure to entice users in the maritime industry to open emails containing malicious attachments.  Red Sky Alliance is providing this list of Motor Vessels in which we directly observed the vessel being impersonated, with associate

Red Sky Alliance monthly queries our backend databases, identifying all new data containing Motor Vessel (MV) and Motor Tanker (MT) in the subject line of malicious emails.  Malicious actors use emails with Motor Vessel (MV) or Motor Tanker (MT) in the subject line as a lure to entice users in the maritime industry to open emails containing malicious attachments.  Red Sky Alliance is providing this list of Motor Vessels in which we directly observed the vessel being impersonated, with associate

Red Sky Alliance often queries various critical infrastructure sectors and associated businesses.  This month our researchers took a quick look (snapshot) of the Steel Industry.  We used our CTAC analytical service to query various key words to the steel industry.  These type manufacturing key words are often used in Subject lines to lure and entice users in this sector business to open emails containing malicious attachments.  Red Sky Alliance is providing this list of steel related key words w

In an increasingly interconnected world, supply chain attacks have emerged as a formidable threat, compromising not just individual organizations but the broader digital ecosystem.  The web of interdependencies among businesses, especially for software and IT vendors, provides fertile ground for cybercriminals to exploit vulnerabilities.  By targeting one weak link in the supply chain, threat actors can gain unauthorized access to sensitive information and can conduct malicious activities with s

Red Sky Alliance monthly queries our backend databases, identifying all new data containing Motor Vessel (MV) and Motor Tanker (MT) in the subject line of malicious emails.  Malicious actors use emails with Motor Vessel (MV) or Motor Tanker (MT) in the subject line as a lure to entice users in the maritime industry to open emails containing malicious attachments.  Red Sky Alliance is providing this list of Motor Vessels in which we directly observed the vessel being impersonated, with associate

Cybersecurity is vital to the maritime industry, and yet vulnerabilities are increasingly being exploited by criminals.  Below are two examples of recent cyberattacks against Gard, as well as our key recommendations to prevent losses.

Successful cyber-attacks can have serious consequences, such as operational disruptions, data leakage and financial losses. It is therefore important to raise awareness and improve security measures among maritime stakeholders, including crew members, operators, an

The foundry space is arguably the most complex and competitive it has been in decades as foundry upstarts in the US and Japan look to challenge heavyweights Samsung and TSMC for a piece of the action.  But while Intel CEO Pat Gelsinger aims to leapfrog Samsung as the number two foundry operator, Henri Richard, the newly appointed president and general manager of Japan's Rapidus Design Solutions, doesn't believe it's necessary to challenge TSMC directly to be successful given the current climate.