Public utility compromised after brute-force hack attack, says Homeland Security
- Event Year
- 2014
- Reliability
- Confirmed
- Country
- United States
- Industry
- Power and Utilities
Description
Hackers took advantage of a weak password security system at a public utility in the U.S. which has not been identified.
Impact
At the time of the attack, mechanical devices were disconnected from the control system for scheduled maintenance, so no actual damaged had been done to the system or equipment.