A review of grid security by Symatec reveals that since 2015 hackers have been trying to gain access to the energy sector. Here’s what you need to know:
- It’s not only US based energy sector that is being targeting. The energy sectors in the U.S., Switzerland and Trukey.
- New technology targets. the hackers are looking for expanded access to operational systems & are taking screenshots of all systems in use to outline their function
- Hackers gained access through malware and phishing employees of power generation, transmission and distribution companies.
The Hill | Sophisticated hacking campaign has targeted energy sector since 2015