Solar Inverter Security Snafu: 46 Flaws Expose Power Grids to Zombie Apocalypse
In the latest episode of “When Solar Panels Attack,” 46 security flaws in products from Sungrow, Growatt, and SMA could let hackers take over solar inverters. Forescout Vedere Labs named the vulnerabilities SUN:DOWN, and they pose a serious threat to electrical grids. It’s a solar-powered cyber-thriller you didn’t know you needed!
Hot Take:
It seems like the sun is setting on the security of solar inverters, as 46 new vulnerabilities have been found that could turn your sunny disposition into a blackout of epic proportions! Who knew the only thing more electrifying than solar power would be the potential for hackers to hijack it?
Key Points:
- 46 new vulnerabilities discovered in solar inverter products from Sungrow, Growatt, and SMA.
- Flaws allow attackers to potentially seize control of devices or execute remote code.
- Inverter takeover could disrupt electrical grids and amplify attacks using botnets.
- Vulnerabilities affect everything from account security to firmware updates.
- All issues have been addressed following responsible disclosure.
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