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Sweeping cyberattack on water systems in multiple states has US officials on edge (www.cnn.com)
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[–] Wildmimic@anarchist.nexus 42 points 3 weeks ago* (last edited 3 weeks ago) (6 children)

LOL why are those systems even exposed to the internet? This is fucking inane, making sure those systems can't connect to the internet is basic security, and whoever decided to cut corners here should get fired, sued, sentenced and fined, all of this into eternity because their decision was fucking braindead. VPNs are NOT a new technology.

[–] RememberTheApollo_@lemmy.world 10 points 3 weeks ago (2 children)

A lot of our critical infrastructure is connected. From power generation to water to sewer. All have been subject to hacking attempts, some successful.

I have also been saying for quite a long time that these things should not be connected in a way that they can be damaged or disabled by internet.

But y’know, put it all on the web and write controller software for centralized remote operation and monitoring so you can fire people and run the system with less people for more profit.

[–] wetsoggybread@lemmy.world 12 points 3 weeks ago

When it comes to SCADA systems they should never be connected to the internet and should be air gapped to prevent intrusions. If connecting from a remote location it should be secured with a VPN, 2fa and be read-only. SCADA systems are almost constantly monitored 24/7 and someone onsite should be able to handle any emergencies

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