Hackers to the Rescue: DEF CON Volunteers Tackle America’s Water Woes with Cybersecurity Crusade
DEF CON Franklin project enlists hackers to secure America’s water systems. A merry band of volunteers, armed with keyboards and caffeine, tackle cybersecurity threats across small-town utilities. From default passwords to phishing emails, this hacker brigade is making waves before the next Stuxnet hits.
Hot Take:
Who knew hackers could be the superheroes of the water world? DEF CON’s Franklin Project has turned cybersecurity into a volunteer gig, proving that even hackers have a soft spot for H2O. Water utilities, meet your new best friends: a merry band of tech-savvy do-gooders ready to save the day — one password change at a time.
Key Points:
- DEF CON’s Franklin Project sends volunteers to secure small-town water utilities.
- Project aims to expand from five utilities to thousands by year’s end.
- Volunteers help with cybersecurity basics, like changing default passwords.
- Water utilities are targets for Chinese and Iranian cyberattacks.
- Project expansion supported by contributions from philanthropies and tech vendors.
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