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Critical National Infrastructure (CNI) has always been a target for hackers. The question in this case is who, why and obviously how. It is reported that hackers were able to access the SCADA system which controlled the addition of sodium hydroxide to the water at a water treatment facility in Oldsmar Florida. Fortunately they did it as the system operator was sitting at their terminal, watching it all unfold in real time. Averting the incident.
It does highlight the challenges faced by CNI providers in protecting national infrastructure from hackers and the potential damage if they are successful.
To quote local law enforcement The important thing is to put everyone on notice, , This should be a wake-up call.
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