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Cyber attacks on nuclear power plants “happen all the time”

NUCLEAR WARNING: Cyber risk for power plants over revelation attacks happen ‘all the time’  Express UK , By MONIKA PALLENBERG AND ZOIE O’BRIEN, 14 Oct 16,   NUCLEAR power plants across the globe are being hit by cyber attacks “all the time”, Express.co.uk can reveal, after a warning from the head of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA). Yukiya Amano revealed hack attempts are becoming “a serious threat” to the plants.

During a trip to Berlin he said a successful hack had the capability to disturb procedures and facilities, which could lead to serious consequences. Attacks on nuclear bases have a long history since many reactors, although built before computers, have been retrofitted.

The IAEA boss said attacks on security are “no imaginary danger” anymore. Mr Amano spoke about “disturbing, but not destructive” attacks, although admitted they had caused “considerable problems”.

Precautionary measures are in place at 23 Korean reactors, who have already fallen victims to data theft.

Although data was not critical, as the company Korea Hydro & Nuclear Power assured, but the security systems had to be strengthened.

However, those familiar with nuclear plants said attacks are frequent………http://www.express.co.uk/news/world/721341/Cyber-risk-nuclear-power-plants-attacks-frequent

October 15, 2016 - Posted by Christina Macpherson | general