In 2013, an incident occurred in New York involving the intrusion of Iranian hackers into a small dam known as Bowman Dam. While the nature of the attack was not particularly sophisticated, it served as a test for the hackers Read more…

SCADA system attacks typically occur through an organization’s business network, impacting the remote control systems. However, in 2013, hackers took a different approach by targeting a third-party responsible for maintaining Target Store’s HVAC control system. The objective of the attackers Read more…

In 2010, Stuxnet emerged as one of the most intricate malware ever discovered. It infiltrated control system networks, leading to speculations that it severely impacted approximately 20% of Iran’s nuclear power centrifuges. Stuxnet served as a wake-up call for SCADA Read more…

In 2012, Saudi Aramco, the prominent global energy company, encountered a severe and unprecedented cyber incident that sent shockwaves through the industry. The company fell victim to a malicious software attack known as Shamoon, which was a devastating assault on Read more…

In 2011, Hungarian cyber security researchers made a significant discovery of three information-stealing malware: Duqu, Flame, and Gauss. This malware was found to be related as they shared the same framework. Duqu, designed for information gathering, attempted to conceal data Read more…

Security threats to SCADA and RTU The SCADA systems which tie up together the decentralized facilities like; oil and gas pipelines, waste water collection, power and water distribution systems were actually designed so as to be robust, open and to Read more…

Introduction to RTU The remote terminal unit abbreviated as RTU is an electronic device that is controlled through the use of a microprocessor. It helps interface the objects that are present in the physical world to a SCADA system by Read more…

Introduction to PLC Programmable logic controllers abbreviated as PLC are said to be industrial computers that help monitor inputs, make relevant decisions on the basis of their programs and thereby control outputs so as to automate processes or machines. It Read more…

Introduction to SCADA Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition abbreviated as SCADA is regarded as a complete system constituting of hardware and software components that helps allow industrial organizations to have control over the industrial processes either locally or at remote Read more…