Pipedream Malware Can Disrupt or Destroy Industrial Systems

In the lead-up to the 2021 Super Bowl, a water treatment plant 15 miles away from Raymond James Stadium in Tampa was targeted in a cyberattack. The perpetrator manipulated the water’s sodium hydroxide levels from 100 parts per million to 11,100 parts per million. This change would have poisoned the water supply. Thanks to the quick action of an observant staff member, the attack was thwarted before any harm could be done. While ransomware and data leaks are concerning, a …

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