• This is a political forum that is non-biased/non-partisan and treats every person's position on topics equally. This debate forum is not aligned to any political party. In today's politics, many ideas are split between and even within all the political parties. Often we find ourselves agreeing on one platform but some topics break our mold. We are here to discuss them in a civil political debate. If this is your first visit to our political forums, be sure to check out the RULES. Registering for debate politics is necessary before posting. Register today to participate - it's free!

Russian operation hacked a Vermont utility, showing risk to U.S. electrical grid secu

Re: Russian operation hacked a Vermont utility, showing risk to U.S. electrical grid

It seems there are ongoing attempts to hack into utility systems in other countries

Hackers target Irish energy networks amid fears of further cyber attacks on UK’s crucial infrastructure

Hackers have targeted Irish energy networks amid warnings over the potential impact of intensifying cyber attacks on crucial infrastructure.

Senior engineers at the Electricity Supply Board (ESB), which supplies both Northern Ireland and the Republic, were sent personalised emails containing malicious software by a group linked to Russia’s GRU intelligence agency, The Times reported.

Analysts told the newspaper the cyber attack intended to infiltrate control systems, giving hackers the power to take out part of the electricity grid with similar tactics that have caused mass outrages in Ukraine.
Click to expand...
 
You must log in or register to reply here.
Back
Top Bottom