BI IntelligenceOn December 23, 2015, hackers took down the power grid in a region of Western Ukraine, triggering the first blackout ever caused by a cyber attack. This attack was part of a broader trend, as hackers are increasingly exploring ways to target critical infrastructure like power grids, transportation systems, hydroelectric dams, and chemical plants.
Few cyber attacks against critical infrastructure have had the level of success and sophistication as the attack in Ukraine though. The attackers spent months laying groundwork before storming the power grid’s control systems on the day of the blackout. Experts say that other hackers could leverage …read more
Source: Business Insider
