Norwegian Dam Hack: When Weak Passwords Open the Floodgates
Hackers turned a Norwegian dam into a giant, unintentional water park. Luckily, the riverbed handled the extra splash. This breach highlighted vulnerable control systems, mainly due to a weak password. It’s a reminder that even fish farms need strong cybersecurity practices.
Hot Take:
In a world where hackers can turn a dam into their own personal water park, maybe it’s time we stop using our pets’ names as passwords for critical infrastructure. Come on, Norway, even the trolls under your bridges are facepalming at this one!
Key Points:
- Hackers breached a Norwegian dam’s control systems, causing the water valve to open for four hours.
- The breach was attributed to a weak password protecting the dam’s web-accessible control panel.
- The incident underscores the vulnerability of essential infrastructure to cyberattacks.
- Simple cybersecurity practices like strong passwords and multi-factor authentication are essential.
- Similar attacks have targeted infrastructure in other countries, emphasizing a global issue.
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