Security News > 2018 > August > A botnet of smart irrigation systems can deplete a city’s water supply

Ben-Gurion University of the Negev (BGU) cyber security researchers warn of a potential distributed attack against urban water services that uses a botnet of smart irrigation systems that water simultaneously. The researchers analyzed and found vulnerabilities in a number of commercial smart irrigation systems, which enable attackers to remotely turn watering systems on and off at will. They tested three of the most widely sold smart irrigation systems: GreenIQ, BlueSpray, and RainMachine smart irrigation systems. … More → The post A botnet of smart irrigation systems can deplete a city’s water supply appeared first on Help Net Security.

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