Nova Scotia Power says the cyber-attack on the utility in the spring means the company needs to collect power usage information on foot rather than digitally for now. It said meters have continued to function since the attack was discovered on 25 April, but that information can’t be sent digitally to the company. “As a result, we initially paused customer billing and have recently resumed billing with most customers receiving estimated bills until our systems are restored and meters begin comm
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The reliability and security of the power grid have become increasingly important topics in recent years. With the dependence on electricity growing and new threats emerging, it is crucial to ensure that our lights stay on, especially for critical infrastructure like the military. This article explores the risks the power grid faces and the potential consequences if it were compromised.
Research and Reporting: According to industry experts, the power grid is vulnerable to both physical and cy
The Sandworm Group, a Russian based APT, which recently made headlines after their botnet of machines infected with Cyclops Blink malware, was taken down by the US Department of Justice, has been busy crafting attacks targeting the Ukrainian power grid. The Computer Emergency Response Team of Ukraine (CERT-UA), had to step in and take action to thwart the attack on the country’s energy facilities. Blame for the attack has been placed on Sandworm in support of Russian military actions in Easter
