Belgian metal-mining company Nyrstar is the latest victim of a cyberattack. The mining sector is not a favorite target of hackers, as this is the first time a big mining company got involved with a cyber attack. It may be the best time for the mining sector to subject itself to penetration testing, just like other industries in order to increase cybersecurity defense. Michael Rundus, Earnest and Youngs Global Mining & Metals Cybersecurity lead, says 54% of all mining companies will one way or another will be a victim of cybercrimes of various intensities.”]
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