Public utility compromised after brute-force hack attack, says Homeland Security
| Event Year: | 2014 | Reliability: | Confirmed |
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| Country: | United States | ||
| Industry Type: | 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. |
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| 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. |
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| Action Description: | ICS-CERT was able to work with the affected entity to put in place mitigation strategies and ensure the security of their control systems before there was any impact to operations. | ||