A recent cyberattack at a dam in in downstate New York prompted Democratic U.S. Sen. Charles Schumer on Wednesday to call for a more thorough investigation of America’s critical infrastructure.
During a visit to the flood-control dam located roughly 20 miles north of New York City, Schumer encouraged federal homeland security officials to investigate computer hacking into systems following the release of a report that found Iranian hackers targeted the dam’s control system two years ago.
Schumer suggested the Iranians’ interest in the dam highlighted the risk to water systems, rail lines, industrial systems and power grids not only in New York, but across the country. For the full article click here
from critical infrastructure alliance http://ift.tt/1U9M68w
via IFTTT
No comments:
Post a Comment