Symantec confirms hackers have penetrated US and Europe power grid networks

September 6, 2017 by Paul Spoerry Leave a Comment

Hackers lie in wait after penetrating US and Europe power grid networks
Intrusion into power companies’ operational networks is a dramatic escalation.

Nation-sponsored hackers have penetrated the operational networks multiple US and European energy companies use to control key parts of the power grid that supplies electricity to hundreds of millions of people.

Symantec has recently issued private warnings to more than 100 energy companies and organizations, including the North American Electricity Reliability Corporation and the US Department of Homeland Security.

Symantec public warning: https://www.symantec.com/connect/blogs/dragonfly-western-energy-sector-targeted-sophisticated-attack-group

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