Plan OK’d to Move Tilted Nuclear Fuel Assembly
A license amendment requested by Palisades Energy (Holtec) allowing the use of custom equipment and procedures to move a tilted nuclear fuel assembly from the reactor core to the spent fuel pool ended up approved this week by the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC).
Special Inspection Ordered for IL Nuclear Plant
A special inspection started up at the Dresden Nuclear Power Station in Morris, Illinois, after plant staff found a corroded battery connection that broke during maintenance, said officials at the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC).
Monitor Maker, ViewSonic, Suffers Cyberattack
Brea, California-based monitor maker, ViewSonic Corporation, ended up hit with a cyberattack in April where attackers were able to steal personally identifiable information.
Cyberattack at Taxidermy Product Maker
Salisbury, North Carolina-based taxidermy product manufacturer, McKenzie Creative Brands (MCB), suffered a cyberattack in April, which it did not discover until August where personally identifiable information ended up stolen in the hack.
2 Workers Die after Refinery Blast
Two workers died after an explosion Friday during a preventive maintenance operation at the Motor Oil Hellas refinery in Agioi Theodoroi, Greece, located 60 kilometers (40 miles) west of Athens.
Chem Plant Fire Forces 7,000 to Evacuate
A fire broke out at a chemical manufacturing facility in the southeastern city of Ulsan in South Korea on Wednesday, forcing over 7,000 workers near the site to evacuate, officials said.
A SHARP Story of Safety Paying Off
For Tonkawa, Oklahoma-based A-Line TDS, a company specializing in the environmentally responsible dismantling and disposal of transformers, safety is not just a requirement, it’s a way of life.
Guilty Plea in Global Money Laundering Plan
A dual citizen of Ukraine and Russia, pleaded guilty Thursday to running a sophisticated international money laundering organization that laundered millions of dollars stolen from United States victims.
Canadian Cyber Expert Busted in ShinyHunters Case
A Canadian ransomware negotiator is now under arrest by the FBI over suspected connections to criminal hacking group ShinyHunters.
Refrigeration Controllers Hacked, Food Ruined
Refrigerators’ temperatures altered remotely led to hundreds of French supermarket chains on Monday to throw away spoiled food.
2 Killed in Pipeline Fire
Two people died in a pipeline explosion and fire in Lea County, New Mexico Tuesday afternoon, Sheriff’s Deputies said.
Ransomware Attack Stopped, Notices Sent to Victims
Tokyo, Japan-based semiconductor test equipment manufacturer Advantest Corporation suffered a ransomware attack back in February, and it is now informing victims of the hack.
After Ransomware Attack, Medical Device Maker Alerting Victims
San Francisco, California-based medical device maker, iRhythm Holdings, Inc., suffered a ransomware attack in June and is now informing victims of the attack.
Data Breach at Southern Co.’s Georgia Power, Alabama Power
Cyberattacks hit Southern Company’s Georgia Power and Alabama Power where 400,000 customers’ information ended up stolen in the hack.
MI Nuclear Plant Seeks to Move Tilted Fuel Assembly
Palisades Energy (Holtec) requested permission to use custom equipment and procedures to move a tilted nuclear fuel assembly from the reactor core to the spent fuel pool.
Frozen Potato Maker Suffers Cyberattack
Frozen potato maker, Eagle, Idaho-based Lamb Weston suffered a cyberattack in January and is now informing victims their personally identifiable information ended up stolen in the hack.
Cyberattack at Cover Protection Provider
Pauls Valley, Oklahoma-based cover protection provider, Covercraft Industries, LLC, suffered a cyberattack in May where payment card information ended up stolen in the hack.
Precision Manufacturer, Precipart, Hit in Cyberattack
Global precision manufacturer, Precipart, suffered a cyberattack in January and is now letting victims know their personally identifiable information ended up stolen in the hack.
Food Manufacturer/Distributor Suffers Cyberattack
Dufur, Oregon-based food manufacturer and distributor, Azure Farms, Inc. doing business as Azure Standard, suffered a cyberattack in August where attackers were able to skim payment data from its customers.
Pyrotechnic Injury During Training Exercise
An incident occurred at an offshore rig in the Gulf of Mexico where a worker sustained second-degree burns during a Fast Rescue Craft (FRC) training exercise.