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Hacking Power Grids: A Current Problem.

Cyberattacks against power grids and other critical infrastructures are increasing in frequency and severity. Government and industry stakeholders must take more active steps to address the problem before a major catastrophe occurs.

Published in:Computer (00189162) Vol. 50; no. 12; pp. 91 - 96
Main Authors: Kshetri, Nir, Voas, Jeffrey
Format: Article
Published: IEEE Dec2017
Subjects:
Cyberterrorism
Computer hacking
Electric power distribution grids
Electric interference
Intelligence service
Management
United States
Online Access:View this record in EBSCOhost
Summary:Cyberattacks against power grids and other critical infrastructures are increasing in frequency and severity. Government and industry stakeholders must take more active steps to address the problem before a major catastrophe occurs.