"Ninety Percent of Energy Companies Suffer Supplier Data Breach"

According to security researchers at SecurityScorecard, almost all (90%) of the world’s 48 biggest energy companies have suffered a supply chain data breach in the past 12 months.  The researchers analyzed the cybersecurity posture of the largest coal, oil, natural gas, and electricity companies in the US, UK, France, Germany, and Italy, as well as their suppliers,  covering 21,000 domains.  The researchers identified 264 breach incidents related to third-party compromises in the past 90 days alone.  The researchers noted that some countries fared better than others.  All (100%) of the top 10 US energy companies experienced a third-party breach in the past year.  UK energy firms were given the highest average security rating, with 80% holding a B or above.  Overall, a third of global firms had a C rating or below, indicating a higher likelihood of breach. 

Infosecurity reports:  "Ninety Percent of Energy Companies Suffer Supplier Data Breach"