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Canada’s Cyber Centre warns of hacktivists targeting water, energy systems
Hacktivists manipulated industrial controls at water, oil & gas, and agricultural sites, causing disruptions and risks without sophisticated tools, says the Canadian Centre for Cyber Security.
- Canadian officials warned of hacktivists targeting industrial control systems of water facilities, oil and gas companies, and agricultural sites, causing disruptions and potentially unsafe conditions.
- The attackers exploited internet-exposed ICS components like PLCs, SCADA systems, and HMIs without needing sophisticated malware or insider access.
- The alert urged operators to improve cybersecurity measures, monitor critical systems, and report suspicious activities to prevent such opportunistic attacks aimed at gaining media attention and undermining Canada's reputation.
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