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Lotus Wiper Hits Venezuela: When Cyber War Targets the Grid

John Z Black Apr 23, 2026

Threat Intelligence #lotus-wiper #venezuela #energy #utility #destructive-malware #ics #wiper #geopolitical-cyber

Lotus Wiper has been quietly targeting Venezuelan energy and utility firms since late last year. This isn't about intelligence gathering; it's about disruption. When the goal is to stop the lights, the defensive playbook has to change.

So Bad That German Police Knocked on Doors: The PTC Windchill Flaw Now in CISA's KEV

John Z Black Mar 28, 2026

Vulnerabilities & Patching #cisa #ptc #windchill #kev #industrial #ics #manufacturing #rce #bsi #critical-infrastructure

A critical RCE flaw in PTC Windchill hit CISA's KEV with no patch available yet, and German police started showing up at factory doors in person to warn companies.