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Time of India
09-07-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Surge in ICS Attacks: Biometrics and Building Automation at Highest Risk in South Asia, ET CISO
In South Asia, the highest number of attacks on ICS (Industrial Control Systems) in Q1 2025 targeted critical sectors such as Biometrics, Building Automation, and Electric Power. The three other heavily targeted sectors were Engineering & ICS Integration, Manufacturing, and Construction. These insights come from a new report by Kaspersky ICS CERT (Industrial Control Systems Cyber Emergency Response Team). 'Our research shows that in the region, critical sectors such as biometrics, manufacturing, and energy remain prime targets for cybercriminals, underscoring the urgent need for proactive defense strategies, continuous monitoring, and robust industrial cybersecurity practices,' says Jaydeep Singh, General Manager for India at Kaspersky. 'Notably, nearly one in five ICS systems in India experienced malicious activity. As threat actors grow more persistent and sophisticated, organizations must enhance visibility across both IT and OT environments and invest in tailored security frameworks to safeguard critical operations.' Advt Advt The Kaspersky report reveals that in South Asia, the biometrics sector faced the highest number of ICS (Industrial Control Systems) threats in Q1 2025, with malicious objects blocked on 28.1% of ICS computers, matching the global average. Biometrics, used for secure authentication and identification, continues to be a high-risk target for Automation was the second-most affected sector, with 23.4% of ICS computers fending off threats. This industry, which manages energy efficiency, security, and comfort systems in smart buildings, remains vulnerable due to its reliance on interconnected Electric Power sector ranked third, with over 22% of ICS computers exposed to threats. Given its role as part of South Asia's critical infrastructure, this sector's cybersecurity posture is vital to national most industry sectors in the region recorded ICS threat levels below the global average—except manufacturing. In this sector, 18% of ICS computers were targeted, slightly above the global figure of 17.6%.Overall, South Asia saw a marginal rise in ICS attacks, with threats blocked on 21% of systems in Q1 2025, up from 20.7% in the previous quarter. However, not all industries followed this upward trend. The manufacturing sector saw a slight quarter-over-quarter drop, from 18.7% in Q4 2024 to 18% in Q1 2025. Engineering and ICS Integration also declined, falling from 19.9% to 19%.'The results of our research show that revising cybersecurity measures for legacy and time-tested technologies is essential more than ever. Organizations relying on ICS should now view cybersecurity not as a cost, but as an investment in business continuity, an insurance policy that not only protects assets and data, but also maintains the trust that has been worked hard to build with customers and partners,' adds enhance ICS security in all digitally integrated sectors, Kaspersky recommends the following measures based on enterprise OT insights. Conducting regular security assessments of OT systems to identify and eliminate possible cybersecurity issues. Establishing continuous vulnerability assessment and triage as a foundation for an effective vulnerability management process. Dedicated solutions like Kaspersky Industrial CyberSecurity may become an efficient assistant and a source of unique actionable information, not fully available in public. Performing timely updates for the key components of the enterprise's OT network, applying security fixes and patches, or implementing compensating measures as soon as it is technically possible is crucial for preventing a major incident that might cost millions due to the interruption of the production process. Using EDR solutions such as Kaspersky Next EDR Expert for the timely detection of sophisticated threats, investigation, and effective remediation of incidents. Improving the response to new and advanced malicious techniques by building and strengthening teams' skills in incident prevention, detection, and response. Dedicated OT security training for IT security staff and OT personnel is one of the key measures helping to achieve this. By , ETCISO Join the community of 2M+ industry professionals. Subscribe to Newsletter to get latest insights & analysis in your inbox. All about ETCISO industry right on your smartphone! Download the ETCISO App and get the Realtime updates and Save your favourite articles.
Yahoo
03-07-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Will DTE Energy (DTE) Beat Estimates Again in Its Next Earnings Report?
Looking for a stock that has been consistently beating earnings estimates and might be well positioned to keep the streak alive in its next quarterly report? DTE Energy (DTE), which belongs to the Zacks Utility - Electric Power industry, could be a great candidate to consider. When looking at the last two reports, this utility has recorded a strong streak of surpassing earnings estimates. The company has topped estimates by 4.74%, on average, in the last two quarters. For the last reported quarter, DTE Energy came out with earnings of $2.1 per share versus the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.98 per share, representing a surprise of 6.06%. For the previous quarter, the company was expected to post earnings of $1.46 per share and it actually produced earnings of $1.51 per share, delivering a surprise of 3.42%. With this earnings history in mind, recent estimates have been moving higher for DTE Energy. In fact, the Zacks Earnings ESP (Expected Surprise Prediction) for the company is positive, which is a great sign of an earnings beat, especially when you combine this metric with its nice Zacks Rank. Our research shows that stocks with the combination of a positive Earnings ESP and a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) or better produce a positive surprise nearly 70% of the time. In other words, if you have 10 stocks with this combination, the number of stocks that beat the consensus estimate could be as high as seven. The Zacks Earnings ESP compares the Most Accurate Estimate to the Zacks Consensus Estimate for the quarter; the Most Accurate Estimate is a version of the Zacks Consensus whose definition is related to change. The idea here is that analysts revising their estimates right before an earnings release have the latest information, which could potentially be more accurate than what they and others contributing to the consensus had predicted earlier. DTE Energy has an Earnings ESP of +3.14% at the moment, suggesting that analysts have grown bullish on its near-term earnings potential. When you combine this positive Earnings ESP with the stock's Zacks Rank #3 (Hold), it shows that another beat is possibly around the corner. Investors should note, however, that a negative Earnings ESP reading is not indicative of an earnings miss, but a negative value does reduce the predictive power of this metric. Many companies end up beating the consensus EPS estimate, though this is not the only reason why their shares gain. Additionally, some stocks may remain stable even if they end up missing the consensus estimate. Because of this, it's really important to check a company's Earnings ESP ahead of its quarterly release to increase the odds of success. Make sure to utilize our Earnings ESP Filter to uncover the best stocks to buy or sell before they've reported. Want the latest recommendations from Zacks Investment Research? Today, you can download 7 Best Stocks for the Next 30 Days. Click to get this free report DTE Energy Company (DTE) : Free Stock Analysis Report This article originally published on Zacks Investment Research ( Zacks Investment Research Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Yahoo
15-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Why AES (AES) is a Top Dividend Stock for Your Portfolio
All investors love getting big returns from their portfolio, whether it's through stocks, bonds, ETFs, or other types of securities. But when you're an income investor, your primary focus is generating consistent cash flow from each of your liquid investments. While cash flow can come from bond interest or interest from other types of investments, income investors hone in on dividends. A dividend is the distribution of a company's earnings paid out to shareholders; it's often viewed by its dividend yield, a metric that measures a dividend as a percent of the current stock price. Many academic studies show that dividends make up large portions of long-term returns, and in many cases, dividend contributions surpass one-third of total returns. Based in Arlington, AES (AES) is in the Utilities sector, and so far this year, shares have seen a price change of -10.33%. Currently paying a dividend of $0.18 per share, the company has a dividend yield of 6.1%. In comparison, the Utility - Electric Power industry's yield is 3.33%, while the S&P 500's yield is 1.54%. Taking a look at the company's dividend growth, its current annualized dividend of $0.70 is up 1.4% from last year. Over the last 5 years, AES has increased its dividend 5 times on a year-over-year basis for an average annual increase of 4.63%. Looking ahead, future dividend growth will be dependent on earnings growth and payout ratio, which is the proportion of a company's annual earnings per share that it pays out as a dividend. AES's current payout ratio is 37%. This means it paid out 37% of its trailing 12-month EPS as dividend. AES is expecting earnings to expand this fiscal year as well. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for 2025 is $2.16 per share, representing a year-over-year earnings growth rate of 0.93%. From greatly improving stock investing profits and reducing overall portfolio risk to providing tax advantages, investors like dividends for a variety of different reasons. But, not every company offers a quarterly payout. High-growth firms or tech start-ups, for example, rarely provide their shareholders a dividend, while larger, more established companies that have more secure profits are often seen as the best dividend options. Income investors must be conscious of the fact that high-yielding stocks tend to struggle during periods of rising interest rates. With that in mind, AES is a compelling investment opportunity. Not only is it a strong dividend play, but the stock currently sits at a Zacks Rank of 3 (Hold). Want the latest recommendations from Zacks Investment Research? Today, you can download 7 Best Stocks for the Next 30 Days. Click to get this free report The AES Corporation (AES) : Free Stock Analysis Report This article originally published on Zacks Investment Research ( Zacks Investment Research
Yahoo
13-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
PPL (PPL) Exceeds Market Returns: Some Facts to Consider
In the latest close session, PPL (PPL) was up +1.78% at $34.38. The stock's change was more than the S&P 500's daily gain of 0.38%. At the same time, the Dow added 0.24%, and the tech-heavy Nasdaq gained 0.24%. Coming into today, shares of the energy and utility holding company had gained 0.78% in the past month. In that same time, the Utilities sector gained 0.15%, while the S&P 500 gained 6.6%. The investment community will be closely monitoring the performance of PPL in its forthcoming earnings report. On that day, PPL is projected to report earnings of $0.4 per share, which would represent year-over-year growth of 5.26%. Meanwhile, the latest consensus estimate predicts the revenue to be $1.97 billion, indicating a 4.69% increase compared to the same quarter of the previous year. Regarding the entire year, the Zacks Consensus Estimates forecast earnings of $1.82 per share and revenue of $8.85 billion, indicating changes of +7.69% and +4.61%, respectively, compared to the previous year. Additionally, investors should keep an eye on any recent revisions to analyst forecasts for PPL. These revisions typically reflect the latest short-term business trends, which can change frequently. Therefore, positive revisions in estimates convey analysts' confidence in the business performance and profit potential. Our research shows that these estimate changes are directly correlated with near-term stock prices. To take advantage of this, we've established the Zacks Rank, an exclusive model that considers these estimated changes and delivers an operational rating system. Ranging from #1 (Strong Buy) to #5 (Strong Sell), the Zacks Rank system has a proven, outside-audited track record of outperformance, with #1 stocks returning an average of +25% annually since 1988. Over the past month, the Zacks Consensus EPS estimate has moved 0.09% higher. PPL currently has a Zacks Rank of #3 (Hold). In the context of valuation, PPL is at present trading with a Forward P/E ratio of 18.58. This denotes a premium relative to the industry average Forward P/E of 18.24. It is also worth noting that PPL currently has a PEG ratio of 2.49. The PEG ratio is similar to the widely-used P/E ratio, but this metric also takes the company's expected earnings growth rate into account. As the market closed yesterday, the Utility - Electric Power industry was having an average PEG ratio of 2.65. The Utility - Electric Power industry is part of the Utilities sector. This industry, currently bearing a Zacks Industry Rank of 64, finds itself in the top 27% echelons of all 250+ industries. The Zacks Industry Rank gauges the strength of our individual industry groups by measuring the average Zacks Rank of the individual stocks within the groups. Our research shows that the top 50% rated industries outperform the bottom half by a factor of 2 to 1. Remember to apply to follow these and more stock-moving metrics during the upcoming trading sessions. Want the latest recommendations from Zacks Investment Research? Today, you can download 7 Best Stocks for the Next 30 Days. Click to get this free report PPL Corporation (PPL) : Free Stock Analysis Report This article originally published on Zacks Investment Research ( Zacks Investment Research Sign in to access your portfolio
14-05-2025
- Entertainment
Electric Power Pavilion: Eggs of Possibilities
Expo 2025 Osaka Kansai Guide to Japan Global Exchange Travel May 14, 2025 A look at the Electric Power pavilion at the 2025 World Expo in Osaka. The silver pavilion dome, designed around the concept 'Eggs of Possibilities,' changes its appearance according to the time and weather conditions. It represents the harnessing of diverse possibilities of energy to shape the future. Visitors will carry egg-shaped devices that glow in different colors. Placing these at the various booths will launch games and videos that explore energy, which the eggs will respond to with light and vibrations. Experiences that produce movement, sound, and light from everyone will bring together energy possibilities that will 'pioneer a brighter future.' The Electric Power Pavilion is located in the East Gate zone. ( See the official map for details.) The Electric Power Pavilion. (© ) (©; ) (Originally published in Japanese. Reporting and text by Uchiyama Ken'ichi and . Photographic assistance by Kuroiwa Masakazu of 96-Box. Banner photo © .) Osaka Kansai Expo
