Security News > 2019 > September > Hackers Attempted DDoS Attack Against Utility: Report
2019-09-10 19:03
Analysis: Attackers Probed Weaknesses in Network Firewalls for 10 HoursEarlier this year, intruders probed weaknesses in the network firewalls of a U.S. power utility to attempt a distributed denial-of-service attack, but there was no disruption in electricity service, according a recently released report. The incident illustrates potential weaknesses in the power grid.
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