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Routine Audit of SCADA Laptop Identifies Virus

Event Year
2005
Reliability
Confirmed
Country
Australia
Industry
Water/Waste Water

Description

A routine audit of dial in Laptop’s was conducted. Staff were reluctant to bring in laptops regularly to allow patches and upgrades. Three virus types were found and were active hence the reason for not wanting to provide the laptops.

Impact

Minimal impact due to SCADA computers on network having regular and current patches and upgrades.