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Blaster Worm Infects Chemical Plant

Event Year
2003
Reliability
Confirmed
Country
United Kingdom
Industry
Chemical

Description

A couple of HMIs became infected by the nachi worm. The worm entered the control system through a poorly configured firewall. The worm infection was discovered by the AV software. No production was lost. The worm was removed and the firewall rules were tightened.

Impact

None.